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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.
C1 verb /per/

pare

éplucher
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Elle a pelé la pomme avant de la manger.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

idéaliste
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
Elle a une vision idéaliste de changer le monde.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

gauche
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Ses remarques gauches ont embarrassé tout le monde à la soirée.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

résolution de problèmes
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Les compétences en résolution de problèmes sont essentielles pour le leadership.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

ignorer
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
Il est facile de passer à côté des petits détails quand on est pressé.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

répétitivement; plusieurs fois
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
Il a demandé de l'aide à plusieurs reprises pour ses devoirs.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

interventionnisme
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
L'interventionnisme de la banque centrale a aidé à stabiliser l'inflation.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

homme
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
L'homme a aidé l'enfant à traverser la rue.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

guérir
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Le nouveau médicament l'a guérie de l'infection.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

salon, boutique
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Ils ont accueilli les invités dans le salon.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

banlieue
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Ils ont déménagé dans un quartier résidentiel tranquille pour élever leurs enfants loin du bruit de la ville.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

ombragé; suspect; malhonnête;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
Le commerçant ombragé a conclu une affaire suspecte.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

introniser
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Le roi fut intronisé lors d'une grande cérémonie.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

fruit du dragon
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
La pitaya a une saveur douce et délicate et une apparence unique.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

infectieux
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Son rire infectieux a fait sourire tout le monde.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

déduction
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Sa déduction à partir des preuves était correcte.
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

gros livre
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Elle a passé l'après-midi à lire un vieux gros livre sur l'histoire médiévale.
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

audition; ouïe
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
L'audition de l'homme âgé s'était détériorée, il lui fallait donc porter un appareil auditif.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

aspirant; potentiel;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
L'acteur aspirant répétait ses répliques tous les jours.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

semi-transparence
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
La semi-transparence des rideaux remplissait la pièce de lumière douce.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jasmin arabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
Le jasmin arabe a rempli le jardin de son doux parfum.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

construire
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Ils construiront une nouvelle école dans notre quartier.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnité
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compagnie d'assurance a fourni une indemnité complète pour les dommages causés par l'inondation.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

secret
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Le projet a été mené dans un secret total.
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilité
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
L'augmentation des ventes et la réduction des coûts ont amélioré la rentabilité.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

courant
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Le courant de la vie est inarrêtable.
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

huile
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
Chauffez l'huile dans une poêle avant d'ajouter les légumes.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

état du sol (aptitude à cultiver des cultures)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Le fermier a vérifié l'état du sol avant de planter les graines.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

ingénieux
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Ses idées ingénieuses ont transformé la physique moderne.
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

compétitif
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
Elle a un esprit compétitif qui la pousse à exceller.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

pomme à la crème
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La pomme à la crème a une texture douce et crémeuse.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconnaissance
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Elle a reçu une reconnaissance pour sa contribution au projet.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

diurne
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
La plupart des oiseaux sont des créatures diurnes, actives pendant les heures de clarté.
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

lignée
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
Tracer votre lignée peut révéler des ancêtres inconnus.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

héritage
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
L'anneau est un héritage familial transmis par sa grand-mère.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

courge serpent
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
La courge serpent pousse dans une forme tordue et serpentine dans le jardin.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

période temporaire
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Elle a fait un court passage en tant qu'enseignante avant de partir à l'étranger.
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

salle de sport
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
Il va à la salle de sport chaque matin pour faire de l'exercice.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

notre
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
C'est notre maison.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

attendre
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
S'il vous plaît attendez ici pendant que je vais chercher les documents.
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

prospérer
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
Les petites entreprises peuvent prospérer avec un soutien approprié.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberration, déviation, anomalie
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Le scientifique a rejeté les données comme une aberration.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

bonheur
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

reconnaître, accepter
Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
Elle ne l'a pas reconnu dans la foule.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

équipe au sol
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
L'équipe au sol a préparé l'avion pour le décollage.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

défendeur
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Le défendeur a plaidé non coupable de toutes les accusations portées contre lui.
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

endémique
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
Le tigre du Bengale est endémique du sous-continent indien.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

pervasif
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
La technologie pervasif est devenue une partie fondamentale de la vie quotidienne.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

physiographie
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
Il s'est spécialisé en physiographie pour comprendre le paysage de la région.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

nu; découvert; vide; minimal
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Les murs nus de la pièce avaient besoin de décoration.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

mutin
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
Les soldats sont devenus mutins après des mois sans salaire.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

dissension
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La réunion s'est terminée par une dissension parmi les membres du comité.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

position avantageuse
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Depuis ce point de vue, nous pouvions voir toute la vallée.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

usé / vieilli
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Les chaussures shopworn ont été vendues à prix réduit.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

pieux
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
Le moine pieux passait des heures en prière chaque jour.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

incompétence
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
Le projet a échoué à cause de l'incompétence du manager.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

fantasies délirantes de pouvoir, richesse ou omnipotence
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
La mégalomanie du dictateur l’a conduit à croire qu’il était invincible.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omettre
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Veuillez ne pas omettre les détails importants dans votre rapport.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

détaillant
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Le détaillant propose des réductions sur les produits électroniques.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

producteur
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Le producteur de film a investi des millions dans le nouveau projet cinématographique.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

se réjouir
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La famille se réjouit de la bonne nouvelle.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primaire, principal
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
L'éducation est un facteur primaire dans la croissance économique.
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

se permettre
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
Je ne peux pas me permettre d'acheter une nouvelle voiture maintenant.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

fleuri / orné
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Elle a écrit une lettre fleurie remplie de phrases poétiques.
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

crypte
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
Les touristes ont exploré la crypte ancienne sous la cathédrale.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

passeport
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Elle a renouvelé son passeport avant de voyager à l'étranger.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

céleste; divin; délicieux
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Le gâteau au chocolat avait un goût céleste qui fondait dans ma bouche.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

enfance
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Elle a passé son enfance dans un petit village.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

grand baril
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Le vin a été stocké dans un grand baril en bois.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

écosystème
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un écosystème équilibré est crucial pour la durabilité environnementale.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

de façon permanente
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Elle a déménagé en ville de façon permanente après avoir terminé ses études.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

affabilité
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Son affabilité le rend populaire parmi ses amis.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

se préparer
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Elle se préparait devant le miroir avant de partir pour la fête.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicide
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
Le détective a été chargé d'enquêter sur l'homicide survenu au centre-ville la nuit dernière.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explicitement
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Les instructions ont été écrites explicitement pour éviter toute confusion.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

démagnétiser
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
Le technicien a démagnétisé la vieille cassette.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

incomparable; sans égal; sans rival
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Sa beauté incomparable a captivé tout le monde.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

viol
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
La loi punit sévèrement ceux qui commettent un viol.
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.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologique
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
L'agriculture biologique améliore la santé du sol et réduit la pollution.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

sélectionner / éliminer
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Les fermiers ont décidé d'éliminer les animaux malades du troupeau.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

petit; limité; étroit
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Elle vit dans un petit appartement près de l'université.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

peser
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
veuillez peser le colis avant de l'expédier.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

gérable; contrôlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La charge de travail est gérable si nous planifions correctement.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

expulser
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
Le propriétaire a décidé d'expulser les locataires pour non-paiement du loyer.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

séparer
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
La guerre a séparé des familles et des amis.
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

au-delà des Alpes
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
Les Romains appelaient la France la Gaule transalpine.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

soliloque
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Le soliloque d'Hamlet est l'un des passages les plus célèbres du drame shakespearien.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

explicable
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Sa colère soudaine était explicable compte tenu de la situation stressante.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

catastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Le tremblement de terre a été une catastrophe pour toute la région.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

usé
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Le canapé semblait vieux et usé après des années d'utilisation.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ramboutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Le rambutan a l'air effrayant avec sa peau poilue, mais il a un goût très sucré à l'intérieur.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

demandeur
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
Le demandeur a déposé une demande de compensation après l'accident.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

compensatoire
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Le tribunal lui a accordé des dommages-intérêts compensatoires.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatiser
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
Le roman a été dramatizé en une série télévisée populaire.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

suggérable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Les enfants sont très suggestibles et peuvent croire ce qu'on leur dit.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

rare
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Il est rare de trouver de tels bijoux faits à la main si beaux de nos jours.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguille
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
L’anguille électrique peut produire de puissantes décharges électriques.
C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

diviser en trois parties
Meaning
To divide into three parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.
Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de diviser le segment de ligne en trois parties.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

méchanceté; avarice
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Sa méchanceté envers les enfants pauvres a choqué tout le monde dans le quartier.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

description des roches
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
Le scientifique a étudié le pétrographe pour comprendre la composition de la roche.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

relatif au crépuscule
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Les chauves-souris sont des animaux crépusculaires, les plus actifs à l'aube et au crépuscule.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

non confirmé; non vérifié;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
Le rapport reste non confirmé jusqu'à ce que nous recevions la vérification officielle.
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

tarif ou impôt sur les importations et exportations
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé des tarifs élevés sur les produits de luxe.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

fatal; mortel;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Le venin du serpent est fatal pour les humains s'il n'est pas traité immédiatement.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

graine
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
J'ai planté une graine dans le jardin.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

étymologie
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
L'étymologie du mot 'salaire' vient du mot latin pour sel.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

badinage, conversation plaisante
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Les amis ont apprécié une légère badinage autour du café.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

irrépressible
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son irrépressible envie de rire pendant le discours.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

ensoleillé; optimiste
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
C'est une belle journée ensoleillée, parfaite pour un pique-nique.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

carbone neutre
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
L'entreprise vise à être carbone neutre d'ici 2030.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politique
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
L'agenda politique incluait l'autonomie.
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

colère
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
Sa colère était évidente lorsqu'il a claqué la porte.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

étendue vaste
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
Le désert est une vaste étendue de sable et de roches.
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

lui-même
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
Il a réparé la voiture lui-même.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

délicat et joli
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Elle portait un collier délicat fait de perles.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

incitation; encouragement
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
L'entreprise a offert une incitation en argent aux employés qui ont dépassé leurs objectifs de vente.
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

indépendance
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
L'indépendance a inspiré le mouvement.