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C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

bonheur
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

contre
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
L'équipe joue contre ses plus grands rivaux.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

voix
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
Elle a une belle voix qui captive le public.
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

aventurier; audacieux
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
L'explorateur audacieux a grimpé la montagne dangereuse.
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

la pratique de réaliser des opérations sur des animaux vivants pour la recherche scientifique
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
La vivisection a longtemps été un sujet controversé parmi les scientifiques et les militants des droits des animaux.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

version; forme; récit
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
C'est la dernière version du logiciel.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

critique acerbe
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
Le politicien a fait face à une critique acerbe du public.
B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

valide; acceptable légalement ou officiellement
Meaning
legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Example
The passport is valid for ten years.
Le passeport est valide pour dix ans.
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

venin
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
Le venin du serpent peut être mortel s'il n'est pas traité rapidement.
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

valablement
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
Le contrat a été valablement signé par les deux parties.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

personne hypocondriaque
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Il était considéré comme un hypocondriaque, toujours préoccupé par sa santé.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

vote
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Le vote est une partie importante d'une société démocratique.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visuel
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
Le film a été salué pour ses effets visuels impressionnants.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

vibration
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
La vibration du téléphone m'a réveillé.
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

diversifier
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
L'artiste a utilisé différentes nuances pour diversifier le design.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

vapeur
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
La vapeur d'eau s'élevait du trottoir chaud après la pluie.
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

vue; perspective; opinion
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
La vue de la montagne depuis notre chambre d'hôtel était époustouflante.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

bonheur
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

octroyer
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
Il leur a octroyé un rare sourire.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volant
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
L'oiseau volant s'est élevé gracieusement dans le ciel.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

dévot
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Il est un dévot de la musique classique et assiste à chaque concert.
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

divers; plusieurs types de
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
Elle a vécu dans plusieurs pays autour du monde.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

végéter
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Il a passé ses vacances à végéter sur le canapé devant la télévision.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

vénéré
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
Le professeur vénéré a été honoré d'un prix.
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

agriculture verticale
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
L'agriculture verticale garantit une utilisation maximale de l'espace dans les zones urbaines.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualiser
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Elle a essayé de visualiser son succès avant la grande présentation.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

couleur rouge-orangée brillante; un pigment de cette couleur
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
L'artiste a utilisé de la peinture vermillon pour le coucher du soleil.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

vénalité
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
Le scandale a révélé la vénalité de plusieurs hauts fonctionnaires.
B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

entreprise
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
Les ventures de luxe dans l'espace attirent des clients fortunés.
B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

vulnérabilité
Meaning
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
Example
Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.
Aborder la vulnérabilité est crucial pour la stabilité.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

voyage; traversée en mer
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
Le voyage du navire à travers l'Atlantique a duré deux semaines.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

mot pour mot ou littéralement
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Elle a répété ses instructions mot pour mot pour éviter les erreurs.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

véritablement
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Véritablement, je vous le dis, c'est la vérité.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

transformer en verre
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
Le sable peut se transformer en verre sous une chaleur intense.
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

valance décorative
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
Elle a choisi une valance florale pour assortir les rideaux de sa chambre.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

verbeux
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Son explication verbeuse a confondu le public au lieu d'éclaircir la question.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

point de vue
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Depuis son point de vue, la situation était désespérée.
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

petits animaux ou insectes nuisibles qui sont difficiles à contrôler et transmettent des maladies
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
La maison était infestée de vermines, nécessitant une action immédiate.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

vélocité
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Les trains à grande vitesse réduisent considérablement le temps de voyage.
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

vermiculture
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
La vermiculture enrichit le sol avec des nutriments naturels.
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

vice; mauvaise habitude; défaut moral
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
Fumer est son seul vice.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

validité
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
La validité du contrat expire le mois prochain.
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

voile; masque; voile de mariée;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
La mariée portait un beau voile blanc pendant la cérémonie.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

vide
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Elle a souri de façon vide pendant la discussion sérieuse.
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

vertigineux
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
Les touristes regardaient en bas depuis les falaises vertigineuses avec émerveillement.
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

vassal
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
Le roi a accordé des terres à son vassal en échange de loyauté et de service.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

violon
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Elle joue magnifiquement du violon dans l'orchestre.
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

visiter
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
Le groupe visite des îles pendant l'expédition.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

ressources vitales
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
L'eau est l'une des ressources vitales du Bangladesh.
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

vérité
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
La véracité de sa déclaration a été confirmée par des preuves.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

vénérien
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Les médecins avertissent des dangers des maladies vénériennes.
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

viabilité
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
La viabilité du projet dépend du financement.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

désir faible
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Son intérêt pour la peinture n'a jamais dépassé un simple désir faible.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

contre
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
Le match était Brésil contre Argentine en finale.
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

légumes
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
Nous devrions manger plus de légumes pour maintenir un régime alimentaire sain.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

entreprise risquée, aventure, se lancer
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Sa nouvelle aventure dans le commerce électronique a réussi.
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

de départ
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
Il a prononcé un discours de départ à la conférence.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

extrêmement nuisible
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
La maladie virulente s'est rapidement propagée à travers la région.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

avant-garde
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
L'entreprise est à l'avant-garde de l'innovation technologique.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

vaillant
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
Le soldat vaillant a dirigé ses troupes au combat sans hésitation.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

viande de cerf
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Le restaurant sert de délicieux steaks de venaison.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

vibrant; plein de vie; éclatant
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Les couleurs vibrantes du coucher du soleil ont peint le ciel magnifiquement.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

discours d'adieu
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
Le professeur a prononcé un discours émouvant d'adieu lors de sa cérémonie de retraite.
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 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

vignette
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
L'auteur a inclus une vignette poignante dans l'introduction du livre.
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

voluptueux
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
L'artiste a peint une figure voluptueuse allongée sur le canapé.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

vigilant
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Les gardes sont restés vigilants toute la nuit.
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

valider
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
Le scientifique a travaillé dur pour valider les résultats de l'expérience.
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

vinaigre
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
J'ai ajouté du vinaigre à la vinaigrette pour plus de saveur.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

un type d'instrument à cordes ancien
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
Le musicien a joué un vieux viall dans le concert de musique de chambre.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Les épreuves de Viva Voce évaluent les compétences en communication.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

mets
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
Le banquet était rempli de mets raffinés et de vins.
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.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

bonheur
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

vocalisation, expression des pensées ou sentiments en mots parlés
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
La vocalisation du chanteur a captivé le public.
B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

force physique et bonne santé; effort, énergie et enthousiasme
Meaning
physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm
Example
She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.
Après les vacances, elle a abordé son travail avec un nouveau vigoureux élan.
C1 verb /veks/

vex

agacer
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
Le bruit constant de la construction agace les résidents.
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

vaccination
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
Les enfants reçoivent la vaccination contre la rougeole à un jeune âge.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
L'ordinateur a été infecté par un virus dangereux.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

vaporeux; vague
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
L'air du matin était rempli de brume vaporeuse.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

libérer
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Les locataires doivent libérer l’appartement avant la fin du mois.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

témoigner
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Je peux témoigner de son honnêteté.
C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

vaincre
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
L'armée a vaincu ses ennemis grâce à une stratégie supérieure.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

femme autoritaire ou agressive
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
La pièce a dépeint l'héroïne comme une virago féroce qui défiait la tradition.
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

vérification
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
La banque exige une vérification de l'identité avant d'ouvrir un compte.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

valeur; prix; importance
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
Ce vase ancien a une grande valeur sentimentale pour notre famille.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

vigilance
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Une vigilance constante est requise en cybersécurité.
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

vanité
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
Sa vanité la fit passer des heures à se regarder dans le miroir.
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

une déclaration qui explique les avantages uniques ou la valeur qu'un produit ou service offre aux clients
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
Une proposition de valeur claire attire plus de clients.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

vintage / classique
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
Elle portait une robe vintage des années 1950.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

printanier
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
Le jardin était rempli de beauté printanière après le long hiver.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

variante; version alternative
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
Il existe plusieurs variantes de ce mot.
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.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

véhicules
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Il y a beaucoup de types de véhicules sur la route aujourd'hui.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

langue vernaculaire
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Il a donné son discours dans la langue vernaculaire locale afin que tout le monde puisse comprendre.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

vernis
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
Le charpentier a verni la table pour lui donner une finition brillante.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

artiste virtuose
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
Le pianiste est un véritable artiste virtuose, captivant les auditoires du monde entier.
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

pardonnable; pas gravement faux; mineur
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Son arrivée tardive a été considérée comme une infraction vénielle.
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

excessivement vanté
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
La technologie excessivement vantée n'a pas donné les résultats attendus.
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

proximité; voisinage
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
Il y a beaucoup de magasins près de l'école.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

viable, faisable
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
Une solution viable est nécessaire pour réussir à long terme.
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

vers
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
Elle a écrit un beau vers pour la cérémonie de mariage.
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

véhémence; force ou intensité de sentiments ou d'expressions
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
Il a argumenté avec une telle véhémence que tout le monde a été surpris.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

viril
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
L'acteur a été admiré pour son apparence virile.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

vulgarité
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Les blagues du comédien ont été critiquées pour leur vulgarité.
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

aspirateur
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
Elle a utilisé l'aspirateur pour nettoyer le tapis du salon.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

vaporiser
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
La chaleur du soleil peut vaporiser l'eau de la surface.
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

vigueur
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
Elle a exécuté la danse avec une grande vigueur et énergie.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

violent; agressif
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
La tempête violente a causé des dommages importants dans les zones côtières.
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

virtuellement; presque;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
Le bâtiment a été pratiquement détruit dans le tremblement de terre.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

volonté
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Elle a quitté le travail de son propre gré.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

changement imprévu
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Les caprices du temps ont rendu la planification difficile.
B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

bonheur
Meaning
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
Example
The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

semblable à la vérité
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
L'histoire semblait semblable à la vérité bien qu'elle fût entièrement fictive.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

volatil
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Le marché boursier est extrêmement volatil ces jours-ci.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionnaire; imaginatif;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs était un leader visionnaire qui a révolutionné la technologie.
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

Relatif à la compréhension de la relation entre l'espace et les objets à travers la vision
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
De bonnes compétences visuospatiales sont importantes pour l'architecture et le design.
A2 noun /væn/

van

fourgonnette
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
La fourgonnette de livraison s'est arrêtée devant notre maison.
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

veineux
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
Le médecin a examiné la circulation veineuse du patient.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

réalité virtuelle
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La réalité virtuelle (VR) est largement utilisée dans les jeux et les simulations de formation.