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B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

complet; absolu; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
Le film était un désastre total au box-office.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

poivre blanc
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Elle a ajouté du poivre blanc à la soupe crémeuse pour une saveur douce et épicée.
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

passionné
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
Il est un passionné de football et regarde chaque match.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentiquement
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Elle parle authentiquement de ses expériences.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

lettre d'information
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
L'entreprise envoie une newsletter hebdomadaire à ses employés.
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

fragrance; parfum
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
La fragrance des fleurs de jasmin a rempli tout le jardin en soirée.
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

traumatique
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
L'accident a été une expérience traumatique pour toute la famille.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

commodité
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
L'appartement dispose de toutes les commodités nécessaires pour vivre confortablement.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

chute; déclin; ruine
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Son arrogance et sa fierté ont conduit à sa chute éventuelle dans les affaires.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

signification
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
La découverte a une grande importance pour la recherche médicale.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

bonheur
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

interdiction
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Le gouvernement a annoncé l'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

prospectus
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Le département de la santé a distribué un prospectus sur la nutrition.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

tablier
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Elle a noué un tablier autour de sa taille avant de cuisiner le dîner.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

souffrance
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Ils ont essayé de soulager sa souffrance avec des médicaments.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

étoile de mer
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
L’étoile de mer se déplaçait lentement sur le fond de l’océan à la recherche de nourriture.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

pointilleux
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
L'enfant est très pointilleux sur ce qu'il mange.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

un grand primate similaire à un singe / imiter
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement des adultes.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

solitaire; isolé; seul
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Il a vécu une vie solitaire dans les montagnes.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

préface
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
L'auteur a expliqué sa motivation dans la préface.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

plongeur
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Le plongeur a disparu sous la surface pour attraper un poisson.
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

instabilité
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
L’instabilité politique a ralenti la croissance économique de la région.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
L'entreprise maintient des pratiques commerciales transparentes.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consultation
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consultation était essentielle.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

inouï; inconnu
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Ses plaintes sont passées inaperçues par la direction.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

responsabilité financière
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
La responsabilité financière assure la stabilité économique à long terme.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

imposer
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé de nouvelles taxes sur les produits de luxe.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

faillite
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
L'entreprise a fait faillite après des années de mauvaise gestion financière.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

rapide; rapide; accéléré;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
La croissance rapide de la technologie a changé nos vies quotidiennes.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problématique; causant des problèmes
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Les nouveaux changements de politique sont problématiques et doivent être examinés.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

référence
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
La ville Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City établit une référence en matière de durabilité.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironique
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton ironique a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

impitoyable; cruel; sans pitié
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
Le dictateur impitoyable n'a montré aucune pitié à ses ennemis.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

défectueux
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
Le design défectueux de la voiture a conduit à un rappel.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

folie; démence;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Ce serait de la folie de conduire sous cette tempête.
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.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

niveau de vie
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Les niveaux de vie élevés améliorent la satisfaction.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonyme; sans nom
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
L'auteur a publié le livre sous un pseudonyme anonyme.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

résultat; conséquence;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
Le résultat de l'élection a surpris tout le monde.
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

perturbation
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
La construction de la route a causé une grande perturbation dans la circulation.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

renforcement
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Le renforcement positif aide à l'apprentissage.
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.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

ancêtre
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
L'arbre généalogique montre les noms de tous les ancêtres.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

allocation
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Les enfants reçoivent une allocation hebdomadaire pour aider avec les corvées.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

sans valeur; inutile; dénué de sens
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
L'ancien ordinateur est devenu inutile après les nouvelles mises à jour du logiciel.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

affectueusement
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Elle a étreint sa grand-mère affectueusement.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

déstressé
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Elle semblait déstressée après avoir entendu les mauvaises nouvelles.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

truite
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
La truite arc-en-ciel est populaire parmi les pêcheurs sportifs.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

cruauté; traitement inhumain; comportement causant de la douleur
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
Le documentaire a exposé la cruauté de l'élevage industriel envers les animaux.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

artisan
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
L'artisan a créé une belle sculpture en bois.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

robe en laine
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Elle portait une robe en laine chaude pendant les mois d'hiver.
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

labourer
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
Le fermier laboure le champ chaque printemps.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

côtelette
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Elle a servi de délicieuses côtelettes de poulet pour le dîner.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

linéaire
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
L'artiste a utilisé la perspective linéaire dans ses dessins.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrer
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Elle va narrer les événements de son voyage au public.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

descendant
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Elle a découvert qu'elle était une descendante de la royauté européenne grâce à la recherche généalogique.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

chiffon vieux; tissu usé utilisé pour nettoyer
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Elle a utilisé un vieux chiffon pour nettoyer la table poussiéreuse.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrer
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
Le téléphone a commencé à vibrer sur la table.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

mère patrie; pays d'origine
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Il parlait toujours avec affection de sa patrie.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

exhiber
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Le musée exposera des artefacts anciens.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

balancer
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Les arbres se balançaient doucement dans la brise.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

blanc laiteux
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Les nuages semblaient blancs comme du lait contre le ciel bleu.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactant
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Son discours impactant a poussé l'auditoire à passer à l'action.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

irrégulier; rugueux
Meaning
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes.
La route était irrégulière et pleine de nids-de-poule.
B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

écologiste
Meaning
A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Example
The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.
L'écologiste a étudié les effets de la pollution sur l'écosystème forestier.
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

isolé
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Les progrès technologiques isolent souvent les gens.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

polyvalent
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Cet outil polyvalent peut être utilisé comme un couteau, un tournevis et un ouvre-bouteille.
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

au niveau national
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
La politique a été mise en œuvre au niveau national pour assurer des avantages égaux à tous les citoyens.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

thym
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Elle a saupoudré du thym sur le poulet rôti.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cuillère à soupe
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Elle a remué la soupe avec une cuillère à soupe.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

inconfortable; gênant; problématique
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
L'ascenseur cassé a rendu l'accès au dernier étage inconfortable.
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
Un nettoyage régulier et une alimentation équilibrée peuvent aider à réduire l'acné.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

veuf
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
Le vieil homme veuf vivait seul mais recevait régulièrement la visite de ses enfants.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

supplémentaire; supplémentaire; additionnel
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Les étudiants doivent acheter des livres supplémentaires pour le cours.
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
Le médecin a remarqué une croissance anormale dans les poumons du patient.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

environnant
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Les collines environnantes étaient couvertes de brume.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignité, honneur, respect de soi
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
Malgré les difficultés, elle a maintenu sa dignité tout au long de l'épreuve.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

cracher
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Il a craché par terre en colère.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

énergie verte
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
L'énergie verte réduit les dommages environnementaux.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

botanique
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Elle étudie la botanique à l'université.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

écologique
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La déforestation menace l'équilibre écologique de la planète.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

yaourt
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Elle a ajouté du yaourt frais à la salade pour un goût acidulé.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bambin
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Le bébé dormait paisiblement dans le berceau.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

pleine conscience
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
Les pratiques de mindfulness améliorent la concentration et l'équilibre émotionnel.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

stratégie de couverture
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Les investisseurs utilisent des stratégies de couverture pour se protéger contre la volatilité du marché.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

irrésistible
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

circuler, se déplacer
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
L'air circulait librement dans le hall ouvert.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Les deux pays avaient un différend territorial concernant l'île.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

nombreux; plusieurs; abondant
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Il y a de nombreux avantages à faire de l'exercice régulièrement.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

poireau
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
La soupe était faite avec des pommes de terre et des poireaux.
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

découvrir
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
L'enquête a découvert de nouvelles preuves.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

secteur
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Le secteur technologique croît rapidement.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

endurance
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Courir un marathon nécessite une endurance exceptionnelle.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

collecte de fonds
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
L'organisation organise un événement de collecte de fonds.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

corporation
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
La corporation a investi massivement dans des projets d'énergie renouvelable.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extraire
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
Le dentiste a dû extraire la dent endommagée.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drainer
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Il a drainé les pâtes avant d'ajouter la sauce.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

espiègle; malicieux; farceur
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
L'enfant espiègle a caché le jouet préféré de sa sœur.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostage
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Le compostage réduit les déchets et améliore la fertilité du sol.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

bureau compartimenté
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Elle travaille dans un bureau compartimenté avec trois autres collègues.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spécialisé
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Il possède une connaissance spécialisée des civilisations anciennes.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

constituants
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Les protéines et les vitamines sont des constituants essentiels d'un régime alimentaire sain.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

chercheur
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Le chercheur a voyagé loin pour trouver les réponses à ses questions.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

crédible
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Son histoire était tellement détaillée qu'elle semblait crédible.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

mauvaise herbe
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
Le jardin était rempli de mauvaises herbes qui devaient être enlevées.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipuler
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Elle peut manipuler le logiciel pour créer des graphiques impressionnants.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

attendre
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Nous attendons votre réponse avec grande anticipation.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

modérateur
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
Le modérateur a demandé à chaque panéliste de partager leurs points de vue.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

menaçant; intimidant
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Les nuages sombres semblaient menaçants avant la tempête.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

refuge
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Les villageois ont trouvé refuge dans le temple pendant la tempête.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

candidat
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Le candidat a été interviewé pour le poste.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

poivron
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Ajoutez des poivrons rouges et verts pour rendre le plat coloré et nutritif.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

tonique
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Un verre de limonade était le tonique parfait lors d'une chaude journée.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

famine
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Beaucoup de gens sont morts de famine pendant la famine.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autoriser
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Le manager autorisera le paiement demain.
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

sonde
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
La sonde a collecté des données de la surface de la planète.
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

complication
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
Sa maladie a causé des complications graves après la chirurgie.