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B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

vaccin
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
Le vaccin contre le COVID-19 a contribué à réduire les maladies graves.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

réparable
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
Le téléphone cassé est réparable avec les bonnes pièces.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

esthétique
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
Le design esthétique du bâtiment a attiré de nombreux visiteurs.
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

croissant
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
Il y a une demande croissante pour l'énergie renouvelable.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

un signe de bonne ou mauvaise chance future
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Beaucoup de gens considèrent qu'un chat noir traversant votre chemin est un mauvais présage.
B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

assistance; soutien
Meaning
the action of helping someone with a job or task; support
Example
She offered her assistance with the project.
Elle a offert son assistance pour le projet.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthétique
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Les produits chimiques synthétiques sont utilisés dans les aliments transformés.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

incapacité
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Son incapacité mentale l'a empêché de prendre des décisions importantes.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

corps
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
L'exercice aide à garder le corps en bonne santé.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navigation à voile
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Nous sommes allés faire de la voile sur le lac pendant l'été.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

rectification
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
L'article a nécessité plusieurs rectifications avant d'être prêt pour l'impression.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

affecté / artificiel
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
La performance de l'acteur était trop affectée pour sembler naturelle.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestion du changement
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestion du changement assure des transitions fluides.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

perspective, prévision
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
Les prévisions économiques pour l'année sont positives.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

éliciter
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
La question du professeur a suscité des réponses réfléchies des élèves.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

tissu
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
Le tailleur a utilisé du tissu en soie pour fabriquer la robe.
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

zone partiellement ombragée
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
La pénumbra de la lune a créé une ombre tamisée sur la Terre.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

pantalons jusqu'aux genoux
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Il portait des pantalons jusqu'aux genoux pour l'événement équestre.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

véracité
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
Le film a été salué pour sa véracité par rapport aux événements réels.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

malapropisme
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Il est célèbre pour son malapropisme lorsqu'il parle en public.
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

pièce métallique à l'intérieur d'une cloche qui la frappe pour produire un son
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
La pièce métallique à l'intérieur de la cloche était cassée.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

chaleur
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Elle ressentait la chaleur du soleil sur son visage.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Son expertise en design graphique est largement reconnue.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

versant
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Ils ont grimpé la lisière herbeuse pour voir le coucher du soleil.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

bonheur
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ressources
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
La région était riche en ressources herbacées.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

reconnaissant; reconnaissante
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Je suis reconnaissant pour toute ton aide et ton soutien.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

clavicule
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Il a cassé sa clavicule dans l'accident.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

prosterné
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Il s'est allongé prosterné après la longue bataille.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alléguer
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Le témoin a allégué que l'homme était sur les lieux du crime.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

étendre
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
Il a tendu la main pour l'aider à se lever.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

intolérance
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
L'illibéralité des nouvelles lois a alarmé les citoyens.
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

cloche
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
La cloche de l'église a sonné à midi.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

prairie
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Les vaches paissaient paisiblement dans la prairie verte.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

hétérogénéité
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
La hétérogénéité culturelle de la ville la rend vivante et unique.
C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

inactivité
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
Une inactivité prolongée peut nuire à la santé physique et mentale.
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

piège
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
La souris a été capturée dans le piège pendant la nuit.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

évaluateur
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Un évaluateur externe a examiné le rapport du projet.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

virulence
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Les scientifiques ont étudié la virulence de la nouvelle souche de virus.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

poser
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
Le scientifique a posé une nouvelle théorie pour expliquer le phénomène.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

point de vue biaisé
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
L'article avait une tendance politique.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

effronté
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
L'enfant a donné une réponse effrontée à son professeur.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amulette; talisman
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Elle portait un amulette en argent autour du cou pour la chance.
A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

tel
Meaning
of the type previously mentioned or specified
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful painting.
Je n'ai jamais vu une telle peinture magnifique.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

acuité
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Son acuité intellectuelle faisait de lui un scientifique brillant.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

période d'essai
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Il a été mis en période d'essai pendant six mois.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

acerbe
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Ses commentaires acerbes ont offensé de nombreuses personnes lors de la réunion.
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

démocrate
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
Il est un démocrate fort qui croit en l'égalité des droits.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

s'évanouir
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
La brume a commencé à s'évanouir à mesure que le soleil montait plus haut.
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

devrait
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
Tu devrais respecter tes aînés.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

naissance; origine; début;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
La naissance de leur premier enfant fut un moment joyeux.
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

essentiel
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
J'ai manqué le début de la conférence, mais j'ai compris l'essentiel de l'argument du professeur.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

porte-parole femme
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La porte-parole de l'entreprise a annoncé le nouveau produit.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

polyvalence
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Sa polyvalence l'a rendu performant dans de nombreux domaines.
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

honnête; franc; direct
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
J'apprécie ton avis candide sur le projet.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

tourbillon, courant océanique circulaire
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
Le grand patch de déchets du Pacifique est coincé dans un tourbillon.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complémentaire
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Les deux partenaires ont des compétences complémentaires.
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

tente
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
Les soldats ont monté leur tente dans le camp militaire.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transcender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Son effort pour transcender les méthodes traditionnelles était louable.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

conflit interne
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
Le conflit interne a affaibli l'organisation de l'intérieur
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

il (masculin)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Il est mon meilleur ami.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

addiction
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Son addiction aux jeux vidéo a affecté ses études.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maïs
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Les agriculteurs de la région cultivent du maïs comme culture principale pour l'alimentation et la nourriture pour animaux.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Elle a donné une performance brillante sur scène.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

voyager
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Ils ont voyagé en Antarctique avec un grand groupe.
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

spectateur
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
Le spectateur peut changer de chaîne avec la télécommande.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

réaliser
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Elle a travaillé dur pour réaliser son rêve de devenir médecin.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

augmentation progressive du volume
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
L'orchestre a construit un puissant crescendo avant la fin.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

procureur général
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Le procureur général a annoncé de nouvelles réformes pour renforcer la justice.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sourire de manière stupide ou affectée
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Elle souriait d'une manière stupide à son compliment, clairement embarrassée.
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

suivant
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Le prochain train part à 9h00.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

désordre
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Les enfants ont laissé la pièce dans un total désordre.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

modeste
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Elle vit dans une maison modeste à la campagne.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

inflexibilité
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
L’inflexibilité des règles a causé des retards inutiles.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canelle
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La cannelle est souvent utilisée dans la pâtisserie et les desserts.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoureux
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Il lui a envoyé une lettre amoureuse pleine de déclarations d'amour.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

identique
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Nous avons porté la même robe à la fête.
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

prodigieux
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
L'équipe a fait un effort prodigieux pour terminer le projet à temps.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

imitateur
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Il est devenu célèbre en tant qu'imitateur de chanteurs populaires.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

logo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
Le logo de l'entreprise a été repensé pour refléter sa nouvelle image.
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

coupe de cheveux
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
Je me suis fait une coupe de cheveux avant le mariage.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

incorporel
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
Les fantômes sont souvent décrits comme des êtres incorporels.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

tourmenter / herse
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
La tragique nouvelle a tourmenté toute la famille.
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

diriger
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
Il a dirigé l'équipe vers la victoire.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

perruche
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
La perruche verte a appris à dire bonjour.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudent
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
C'était imprudent de conduire par un temps aussi orageux.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

poing; coup de poing
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Il a levé son poing en signe de victoire après avoir gagné le championnat.
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

tension; pression; épuisement;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Travailler de longues heures a mis une pression sur sa santé.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

effrayé
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Elle avait peur du noir.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

judicieux
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Une décision judicieuse peut prévenir des problèmes futurs.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

tromperie
Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir gagné l'élection par tromperie.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

réduire les dépenses, licencier des employés
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
L'entreprise a dû licencier des employés à cause de difficultés financières.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

poussiéreux
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
La vieille étagère était poussiéreuse après des années de négligence.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

médecin légiste
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Le médecin légiste a déterminé que la cause de la mort était naturelle.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

à contrecœur
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
Elle a accepté à contrecœur d'assister à la réunion.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexible; adaptable au changement
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Elle a un emploi du temps flexible qui lui permet de travailler depuis chez elle.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

ensemble
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
Nous devons travailler ensemble pour résoudre ce problème.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

géomètre
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Le géomètre a mesuré le terrain pour la construction.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

doucement; sans problèmes
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
La voiture roule doucement sur la nouvelle autoroute.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

aligner
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Aligner l'éducation avec les normes mondiales est essentiel.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

savant
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
C’est une savante avec une connaissance approfondie de l’histoire.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

un son léger produit par des objets métalliques qui s'entrechoquent ; une chanson courte et accrocheuse
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
Le bruit des clés pouvait être entendu pendant qu'elle marchait dans le couloir.
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

certainement
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
Je vous aiderai certainement avec ce projet.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

acquérir
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Les bénévoles acquièrent de nouvelles compétences grâce à leurs expériences.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

accabler
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Elle était submergée de gratitude après avoir reçu de l'aide.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

carat
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
L'anneau était fait en or 18 carats.
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 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

anticyclone
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Un anticyclone a apporté du temps ensoleillé dans toute la région.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

superficiel; peu profond; manquant de profondeur de connaissance
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
L'eau peu profonde est parfaite pour que les enfants jouent.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

artefacts
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Les archéologues ont découvert des artefacts précieux dans les ruines.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

proéminent
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Son ventre proéminent est apparu après le repas.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

égarer
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Le chien s'est égaré du jardin et s'est perdu.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

empirer, s'intensifier
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Si les plaintes sont ignorées, elles peuvent devenir du ressentiment.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

paramètre
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Nous devons définir des paramètres clairs pour ce projet.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

prévenir à l'avance
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Ils ont évité la crise en prenant des mesures immédiates.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

donc
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Il pleuvait, donc nous sommes restés à l'intérieur.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

rembourser
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
L'entreprise lui a remboursé les frais de voyage.