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B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

désagréable; non désiré; indésirable
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
Les mauvaises nouvelles ont ruiné leurs plans de vacances.
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 /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

végétation inférieure
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
La végétation inférieure d'une forêt tropicale est le foyer de petits mammifères et d'insectes.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

réprimander
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour être encore en retard.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

saper
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
Les critiques constantes peuvent saper la confiance d'un enfant.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

laid; repoussant; horrible
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
Le vieux bâtiment avait l'air laid après des années de négligence.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

entreprise
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Lancer une nouvelle entreprise est une entreprise difficile.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

urbain
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
Les zones urbaines ont souvent une densité de population plus élevée que les zones rurales.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

tumulte; agitation; bruit
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
L'annonce a provoqué un tumulte parmi les étudiants.
B1 noun /juːˈten.səlz/

Utensils

ustensiles
Meaning
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
Example
Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.
Veuillez laver tous les ustensiles de cuisine après avoir préparé le dîner.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilisation
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
L'augmentation de l'utilisation du plastique nécessite une meilleure gestion des déchets.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

invraisemblable
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
Son excuse pour être en retard était complètement invraisemblable.
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

sans rapport; non lié
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
Les deux incidents étaient complètement sans rapport entre eux.
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

maintenir
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
Le juge a promis de maintenir la justice à tout prix.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

indésirable
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
Il se sentait comme un invité indésirable à la réunion.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

sous-estimer
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Ne sous-estimez jamais la puissance du travail d'équipe.
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

onduler
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
Le serpent ondulait à travers le sable.
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

unifié
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
Une approche unifiée favorise de meilleurs résultats.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

impie; pervers; profane
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
L'alliance impie entre les deux entreprises a provoqué un outrage public.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

illégal; illicite
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Le tribunal a déclaré que la perquisition était illégale.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

inhabituel; étrange;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
Elle portait une robe inhabituelle à la fête.
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.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

soulèvement
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
Le soulèvement a marqué le début de la révolution.
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.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

université
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Elle étudie le droit à l'université.
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.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

non qualifié; travailleur sans compétences
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
De nombreux travailleurs non qualifiés recherchent des opportunités de formation.
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.
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

à moins que
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
Nous n'irons pas à moins qu'il ne cesse de pleuvoir.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

le plus élevé
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
La sécurité de sa famille était la priorité dans son esprit pendant la crise.
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.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

analphabète; non éduqué
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
Beaucoup de travailleurs analphabètes ont du mal à trouver des emplois bien rémunérés.
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 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

rectitude; intégrité
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
Sa droiture dans les affaires lui a valu un grand respect.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

irréalité
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Le décor onirique a donné à l’histoire un sentiment d’irréalité.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

inapproprié
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Son comportement grossier était inapproprié pour un leader.
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.
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

garantir un soutien financier
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
La banque a accepté de souscrire à la nouvelle émission d'obligations de l'entreprise.
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.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

implacable
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
Le critique était implacable dans sa critique de la pièce.
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 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

sous-tendre
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
De fortes traditions culturelles sous-tendent les pratiques de la communauté.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

inexploré
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
La mission visait à explorer des zones inexplorées de la planète.
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

harmonieux
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
Les voix harmonieuses ont créé un effet puissant.
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

connaissance sans précédent
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
Artemis fournira des connaissances sans précédent sur le système solaire.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

urgent
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Le patient a besoin d'une attention médicale urgente.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

inchangé
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
Son amour pour sa famille est resté inchangé au fil des ans.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

incompétent; non qualifié;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
Il était inqualifié pour le poste d'ingénieur en raison de son manque d'expérience.
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 /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

non fiable; ne peut être fait confiance ou dépendre de
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
La vieille voiture est peu fiable et tombe souvent en panne.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

difficile à manipuler
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
La boîte était trop difficile à manipuler pour être montée dans les escaliers.
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 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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

lancer vers le haut
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Le pêcheur a lancé son filet dans les airs.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

unanime
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
La proposition a été acceptée à l'unanimité.
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

à l'unisson
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
Le chœur a chanté à l'unisson.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

désagréable
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
Le médicament avait un goût désagréable.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

invendu
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Les marchandises invendues ont été retournées à l’entrepôt.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

incivilisé; sans éducation
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Son comportement incivilisé a embarrassé tout le monde à la fête.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

déraisonnable
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
Le manager a fait une demande déraisonnable.
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

sans erreur
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
L'archer a visé sans erreur la cible.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

désagréable
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
Le tas d'ordures a créé une vue désagréable dans le parc.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

hors service; défectueux
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
L'ancien ordinateur est devenu hors service après la panne du système.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

finalement
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
Finalement, nous avons décidé de poursuivre le projet.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

délier
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
La nouvelle loi libérera les petites entreprises des régulations excessives.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

inquiet; anxieux; mal à l'aise
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Elle se sentait inquiète de marcher seule la nuit.
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 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

non naturel
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
Le sourire de l’acteur semblait non naturel et forcé.
A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

jusqu'à
Meaning
up to the time of
Example
I will wait until you come back.
J'attendrai jusqu'à ce que tu reviennes.
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

sous
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
Le chat est sous la table.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

motif caché
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
Il l'a invitée avec un motif caché.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

sous-estimé
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Elle portait une robe élégante mais sous-estimée.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Indivisé; complet; pas séparé ou divisé
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
L'équipe a montré une attention indivisée aux instructions de l'entraîneur.
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.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

vêtements de dessous
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
Il a acheté de nouveaux vêtements de dessous pour le mariage.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

inexprimable
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Elle était remplie de joie inexprimable en apprenant la nouvelle de son succès.
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.
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

déverrouiller
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
Elle a utilisé la clé pour déverrouiller la porte.
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 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

mécontent; triste
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
Il était mécontent des résultats de son examen.
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 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

oncle
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mon oncle nous rendra visite la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

difficile; nécessitant un grand effort; en pente ascendante
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être une bataille difficile.
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

déballer
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Après être rentrée à la maison, elle a commencé à déballer sa valise.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

sous-vêtements
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Elle a acheté de nouveaux sous-vêtements au magasin.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

usuraire
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
La banque a été accusée d'offrir des prêts à des taux usuraires.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

indéniable
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
La preuve de sa culpabilité était indéniable.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universel
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
La musique est un langage universel que tout le monde comprend.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

non officiel
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
Les résultats non officiels ont montré une course serrée.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

libéré
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
L'artiste a apprécié la liberté illimitée d'expression.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

outsider
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
L'équipe outsider a surpris tout le monde en gagnant le championnat.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

sans cérémonie/rude
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
Il a fait une sortie sans cérémonie de la fête.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

célibataire
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Il a trente-cinq ans et il est toujours célibataire.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

dévoiler
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
L'entreprise dévoilera un nouveau produit la semaine prochaine.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

pur
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Elle a ressenti une joie pure lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

cruel; pas gentil
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
C'était cruel de sa part de se moquer de son apparence.
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 /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

non rentable
Meaning
not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit
Example
The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.
L'entreprise non rentable a été forcée de fermer après trois ans.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

agitation; troubles; désordre social ou politique
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
La crise économique a conduit à une agitation sociale généralisée.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

omniprésent
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus omniprésents parmi les jeunes.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

généreux
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Elle a reçu un soutien généreux de sa famille.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

incertitude; doute ou manque de certitude
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
L'incertitude sur la météo a retardé notre voyage.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

inhabituel
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Elle parla avec une douceur inhabituelle qui surprit tout le monde.