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C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

agité; anxieux; perturbé
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
Elle a passé une nuit agitée à s'inquiéter des résultats de l'examen.
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

sécréter
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Le pancréas sécrète de l'insuline pour réguler le taux de sucre dans le sang.
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

pentu ou soudain
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
Les randonneurs ont eu du mal à grimper la pente pentue.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

consonne
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Le mot 'chat' a deux consonnes et une voyelle.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

pillard
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Les pillards ont laissé la ville en ruines.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

trio
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
Le projet a été géré par un trio d'experts.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

aggravation, détérioration
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Le retard a causé une grande aggravation pour les passagers.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

séduire
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
La publicité a été conçue pour séduire les clients à acheter des produits de luxe.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

saison / assaisonner
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
Le printemps est ma saison préférée de l'année.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

connaissance secrète
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Elle était au courant des discussions confidentielles.
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

bonheur
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

illibéral
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
Le gouvernement a été critiqué pour ses politiques illibérales.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

chaque heure; se produisant ou fait chaque heure; en continu
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
Le rapport météorologique est mis à jour chaque heure.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

enregistrement
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
L'enregistrement de l'entretien était clair et fort.
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

une planète qui orbite autour d'une étoile en dehors du système solaire
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
Les astronomes ont découvert des milliers d'exoplanètes au cours de la dernière décennie.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

aliénation
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Les nouvelles politiques ont créé un sentiment d'aliénation parmi les employés.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

habitudes atomiques
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Développer des habitudes atomiques mène à un succès à long terme.
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

manquer / être absent
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
Je ressens vraiment le manque de ma famille quand je voyage à l'étranger.
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

couler avec un bruit de murmure
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
Le ruisseau purla doucement à travers la prairie.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

ruelle
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Ils ont traversé une ruelle sombre pour atteindre la rue principale.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

tribunal de chancellerie
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
L'affaire a été portée devant le tribunal de chancellerie pour résolution.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

présager
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Les nuages sombres présagent une tempête.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

estropier
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
L'accident a estropié plusieurs passagers.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

sans imagination, ordinaire
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Ses dessins étaient simples et sans imagination.
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

flotter dans l'air
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
L'odeur du pain frais flottait dans la cuisine.
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

conformément
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
La décision a été prise conformément aux règlements.
A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

village
Meaning
a small community or group of houses in a rural area
Example
They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.
Ils vivent dans un petit village entouré de montagnes.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablement
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
L'équipe a joué misérablement dans le championnat.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

physicien
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Le physicien a expliqué la théorie de la relativité aux étudiants.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

incomparable
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
La vue depuis la montagne était incomparable.
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

casuistique
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
L'argument de l'avocat a été rejeté comme étant une simple casuistique.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

croiser les races
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Les agriculteurs croisent des vaches pour améliorer la production de lait.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

panel, groupe de juges
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
Le panel de juges a annoncé le gagnant de la compétition.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

amateur
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
La peinture semblait impressionnante, bien qu'elle ait été réalisée par un amateur.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

incipient
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
La tempête incipiente a fait assombrir le ciel et le rendre lourd.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimiser
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
L'entreprise travaille à optimiser sa chaîne d'approvisionnement.
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

dételer
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
Le fermier a dételé les bœufs après une longue journée de travail.
B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

bonheur
Meaning
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
Example
Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

acquisition
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
L'acquisition d'équipement moderne a amélioré la précision des recherches.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

multiplicité
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Le projet a dû faire face à une multiplicité de défis.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

résistant aux intempéries
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Les matériaux utilisés sont résistants aux intempéries, assurant une longévité.
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

en bas
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
Il est descendu lentement les escaliers.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fixation ou intérêt obsessionnel pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Sa fixation sur le perfectionnisme a retardé l'achèvement du projet.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

rampe
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Elle tenait fermement la rampe en descendant les escaliers.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

infantile
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
Ses blagues infantiles ont agacé le public.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

inestimable
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Son conseil s'est avéré inestimable pour mon succès.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

pluie battante; averse soudaine
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
La pluie battante soudaine a pris tout le monde au dépourvu et a trempé l'événement extérieur.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

faux apôtre
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
Le prédicateur a été condamné en tant que faux apôtre.
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

riche; fortuné; prospère
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
L'homme d'affaires riche a fait don de millions à la charité.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

échapper
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
Le voleur a réussi à échapper à la police.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

instantané
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Il a répondu en un instant sans hésitation.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

indécent
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Il a été averti pour une remarque indécente.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

bonheur
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

bonté; douceur; la qualité d'être bienveillant ou gracieux
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Sa bonté envers tous les gens l'a rendue aimée de tous.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

féroce; agressif; montrant un sentiment ou une détermination forte
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
La tempête féroce a détruit de nombreuses maisons dans le village.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

flux
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
L'entreprise était dans un état de flux constant pendant la réorganisation.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspecter
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Il se livre souvent à de l'introspection avant de prendre des décisions importantes.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

teint
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Sa peau claire brillait magnifiquement sous la lumière du matin.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

inévitable
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Inévitablement, l'équipe a rencontré des défis pendant le projet.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

microphone
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Elle a parlé dans le microphone pendant la présentation.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

saxophone
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Le musicien de jazz a joué un magnifique solo sur son saxophone.
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

subversion
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
Le gouvernement a accusé les rebelles de planifier une subversion.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

secrétaire
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
La secrétaire a planifié la réunion pour demain.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jasmin arabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
Le jasmin arabe a rempli le jardin de son doux parfum.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envelopper
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Elle enveloppa le bébé dans une couverture douce.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

immoral; impur;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
La société conservatrice a jugé son comportement immoral et inapproprié.
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

Le mouvement latéral et vers le bas d'une couche de la croûte terrestre dans le manteau sous une autre plaque.
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
La ceinture de feu du Pacifique est une zone de subduction intense.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

directement
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Elle a parlé directement au manager de ses préoccupations.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

petite-fille
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Sa petite-fille lui rend visite chaque week-end.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

misanthropie
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Sa misanthropie était évidente dans la façon dont il évitait les gens.
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

aéronef
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
L'aéronef militaire a survolé la ville.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Noël
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Les familles se rassemblent pour célébrer Noël avec joie et amour.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

gentiment
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
Elle a expliqué le problème gentiment pour que tout le monde comprenne.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

conscience de soi
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La conscience de soi aide à comprendre ses émotions et ses actions.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

poumon
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Fumer peut causer des dommages graves à vos poumons.
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

œuf
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
Ce matin, j'ai mangé des œufs brouillés au petit-déjeuner.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

attribution, répartition
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Chaque département a reçu une attribution de ressources.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduire, engendrer
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Beaucoup d'animaux se reproduisent rapidement dans des conditions favorables.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barricade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Les manifestants ont construit une barricade à travers la rue.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

substance
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
Le scientifique a analysé la substance inconnue dans le laboratoire.
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

rosée
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
La rosée du matin brillait sur l'herbe.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

carte blanche
Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
Le responsable a donné à son équipe carte blanche pour concevoir le projet.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

procédures
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Les procédures ont discuté des problèmes de langue.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnité de licenciement
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
L'entreprise lui a offert une indemnité de licenciement après la fin de son emploi.
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

résolu; déterminé; ferme
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Elle est restée résolue dans sa décision de poursuivre ses rêves.
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.
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

enfant
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
L'enfant a joué joyeusement dans le parc.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

prématuré
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Sa décision de quitter son travail était prématurée.
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

chevauchement
Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
Les deux réunions se chevauchent d'une heure.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

revenir
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
Le système reviendra à ses paramètres d'origine après la mise à jour.
C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

obstacle
Meaning
Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.
Example
There was an obstruction on the railway track.
Il y avait un obstacle sur la voie ferrée.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

sketch
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Les étudiants ont joué un sketch drôle lors de l'événement.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

bouillir de colère
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Elle bouillait de colère après la décision injuste.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

confluence
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
La confluence des idées de différentes cultures a créé une discussion riche.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

graphite
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
L'artiste a esquissé le portrait avec un crayon graphite.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

une légère touche de couleur ou de saveur
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Sa voix était teintée de tristesse.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

lié aux parents
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
Les conseils parentaux sont importants pour le développement d'un enfant.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

installation
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
L'installation de l'événement a pris des heures à compléter.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

troc
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Ils ont échangé leurs récoltes contre des outils faits à la main.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

actionnaire
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Chaque actionnaire a le droit de voter lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle.
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

soumettre
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
Veuillez soumettre votre devoir d'ici vendredi.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplectique
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Il était apoplectique lorsqu'il a entendu parler de la décision injuste.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

fermeture
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
La fermeture de l'entreprise a laissé de nombreux employés sans emploi.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

menteur
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Personne ne lui faisait confiance parce qu’il était un menteur habituel.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

irriter
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Ses commentaires négligents l'ont vraiment énervée.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

involontaire, non intentionnel
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
Son erreur involontaire a causé un retard dans le projet.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

cellule / cellule
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Le prisonnier a été enfermé dans une petite cellule.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abondance
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
L'abondance de légumes en hiver est remarquable.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

bienveillance ou charité
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Sa bienveillance envers les pauvres lui a valu du respect.
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

plénitude
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
Le jardin était plein de plénitude de fleurs au printemps.
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

secret
Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
Il m'a confié un secret sur son enfance.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

consul / ambassadeur
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Le consul a aidé les voyageurs qui ont perdu leurs passeports.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

pétulance
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Sa pétulance pendant la réunion a agacé tout le monde.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

grand et maladroit
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Le garçon maladroit trébucha en essayant de danser.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculiser
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Les critiques ont ridiculisé le nouveau film pour son mauvais scénario.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

date/rendez-vous
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Ils ont décidé de se rencontrer à la date de son anniversaire.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

moment
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Veuillez patienter un moment pendant que je vérifie votre commande.