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B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

ventiler / ouverture permettant à l'air ou au gaz de passer
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Elle a exprimé sa frustration après la longue réunion.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

adolescent
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
Les adolescents aiment souvent passer du temps avec leurs amis.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

défectueux
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
L'appareil a cessé de fonctionner parce qu'il était défectueux.
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

erratique
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
Son comportement erratique a confondu ses collègues.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

poisson rouge
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Le poisson rouge nageait en cercle autour de son bocal en verre.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

respiration
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
La respiration est essentielle pour tous les êtres vivants.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautologique
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
Dire 'cadeau gratuit' est considéré comme tautologique.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

quelqu'un
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Quelqu'un a laissé son parapluie dans le couloir.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

enfin
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Après des années de travail acharné, elle a enfin atteint son objectif.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

légèrement ivre
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
Elle se sentait un peu ivre après un seul verre de vin.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

bonheur
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

le moins préparé
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Le Bangladesh est parmi les moins préparés à l'adaptation au climat.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

muletier
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Le muletier a guidé les animaux en toute sécurité à travers le sentier de montagne.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

rectifier
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
L'entreprise a pris des mesures pour rectifier ses erreurs financières.
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

conjecture
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
La conjecture du scientifique a ensuite été prouvée juste.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

anarchie
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
L'effondrement du régime a conduit à l'anarchie dans les rues.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportement
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Son comportement calme a impressionné tout le monde lors de la réunion.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

méfiance
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Il y avait une profonde méfiance entre les deux partis politiques.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

prune noire
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
J'ai cueilli des prunes noires fraîches de l'arbre dans notre jardin.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

présager
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Les nuages sombres ont présagé une tempête imminente.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

médecin
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour le patient.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

fondu
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Le forgeron a versé du métal fondu dans le moule.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

séparable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Les deux problèmes sont séparables et doivent être discutés indépendamment.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Son commentaire insensible l'a profondément blessée.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

instantané
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Il a répondu en un instant sans hésitation.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersions
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Le politicien a rejeté les aspersions lancées contre lui.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

aliment
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Les fruits et légumes sont des aliments importants pour un corps sain.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

bonjour
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Elle a répondu au téléphone avec un joyeux bonjour.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

paresseux; inactif; ne travaillant pas
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Les ouvriers de l'usine étaient inactifs pendant la grève.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

inconscience
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Après l'accident, il était dans un état d'inconscience pendant plusieurs heures.
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

personne dont le nom a été donné à une invention ou un lieu
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
Sandwich est un éponyme nommé d'après le comte de Sandwich.
C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

nocif
Meaning
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Example
The factory released noxious fumes into the air.
L'usine a libéré des fumées nocives dans l'air.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

une tâche ou mission importante attribuée à une personne ou un groupe ; un but ou objectif spécifique
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Les astronautes ont terminé leur mission vers la station spatiale.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

émergent
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
La startup émergente a rapidement attiré des investisseurs.
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.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

répandre
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Les vêtements étaient éparpillés sur le sol.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; influent; le plus important
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
Le joueur dominant a contrôlé toute la partie de basket.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabond; sans-abri
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
L'homme vagabond demandait de la nourriture près de la station.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

mondialisation
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
La mondialisation a connecté les économies à travers le monde.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

content; heureux; ravi;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Je suis content de te voir après tout ce temps.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

une quantité excessive
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Elle a une quantité excessive de livres sur son étagère.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

un petit groupe exclusif
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Il faisait partie d'un groupe d'artistes qui se réunissaient chaque vendredi.
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

irritable, colérique
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
Ses remarques colériques ont offensé tout le monde dans la pièce.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

discriminatoire
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Les politiques discriminatoires ont déclenché des protestations.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abominable / épouvantable
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
La performance de l'équipe était abominable.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

invocation
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
La cérémonie a commencé par une invocation aux dieux.
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

principal; majeur; plus important; chef
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
La raison principale de la réunion était de discuter du budget.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

conservateurs
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
De nombreux aliments transformés contiennent des conservateurs nuisibles.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

fragile
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Faites attention avec ce vase, il est très fragile.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

aubergine
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Ma mère a cuisiné un curry d'aubergine pour le déjeuner.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

vaniteux; futile
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Elle a passé des heures devant le miroir, étant assez vaniteuse.
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

citer
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de citer l'auteur célèbre dans leurs essais.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

émeute; soulèvement
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
La manifestation pacifique s'est transformée en une émeute lorsque la violence a éclaté.
A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

silencieux; calme; tranquille; faisant peu ou pas de bruit
Meaning
silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise
Example
Please keep quiet during the movie.
Veuillez rester calme pendant le film.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

participer
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Les étudiants sont encouragés à participer à des activités parascolaires.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

peur; crainte
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Elle a surmonté sa peur des hauteurs en prenant des cours d'escalade.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

araignée
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
L'araignée a attrapé une mouche dans sa toile.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

effrayer
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Le bruit fort a effrayé le bébé.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

transporter en ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Le bateau a transporté les passagers à travers le fleuve.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocation
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Le comité a convoqué une session d'urgence pour discuter de la crise.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

moisi, moisissure ou odeur humide
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Les vieux livres avaient une odeur de moisi.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

mentir
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Il a été attrapé en train de mentir sur ses notes.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

confident
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Elle a trouvé un vrai confident dans son ami d'enfance.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

égratignure ou usure de la peau ou de la surface due à la friction
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Il a eu une petite égratignure au genou après être tombé.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sûr; certain
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Je suis sûr qu'il viendra demain.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

stratégique
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Les politiques stratégiques améliorent la compétitivité.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

expédition
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
L'expédition des produits a été retardée en raison des conditions météorologiques.
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

grange
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Les agriculteurs ont stocké leur récolte dans le grenier du village.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

un morceau de brique; critique sévère ou censure
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Les manifestants en colère ont lancé des briques contre les fenêtres du bâtiment.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

pente; terrain incliné
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Nous avons monté la pente raide de la montagne.
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

unifier
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
Les adolescents s'unifient avec leurs pairs pour l'acceptation sociale.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

transférable
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Les compétences que vous apprenez ici sont transférables à d'autres emplois.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

réunion politique
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
Le parti a tenu une réunion pour nommer son candidat à la présidence.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropocentrisme
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
L'anthropocentrisme façonne souvent les politiques environnementales.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

bagages; effets personnels;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Veuillez récupérer vos bagages sur le tapis roulant à l'aéroport.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

malnutrition; sous-nutrition
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
La malnutrition chez les enfants est un problème de santé publique grave.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

casser
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Elle a brisé le verre dans la frustration.
C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

battre
Meaning
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
Example
The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.
L'homme en colère a menacé de frapper son adversaire.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

étude marine. enquête sous-marine.
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
L'enquête marine a identifié les itinéraires idéaux pour les câbles.
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

inaugurer
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
Le maire inaugurera le nouveau pont demain.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

un petit morceau ou une petite quantité de quelque chose; un court instant ou une courte distance
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Peux-tu attendre un peu plus longtemps pour moi?
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

insigne
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
Le soldat portait fièrement l'insigne de son régiment.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

accumuler
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Elle a réussi à accumuler une petite fortune grâce à des investissements judicieux.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

gentillesse
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Sa gentillesse le rendait populaire parmi ses collègues.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

dérouler
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Elle a déroulé la carte sur la table pour trouver l’itinéraire.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

agroécologie
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
L'agroécologie favorise l'agriculture écologique.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

panique
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
L'alarme incendie a provoqué la panique parmi les étudiants.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

entreprise, en particulier un projet audacieux ou complexe
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
L'entreprise d'exploration spatiale a nécessité des années de planification et de préparation.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

acheter
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Je veux acheter une nouvelle voiture cette année.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

traître
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Il a été qualifié de traître après avoir rejoint le parti politique rival.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pédagogique
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
L'école a adopté de nouvelles techniques pédagogiques pour améliorer l'apprentissage.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profondeur; qualité d'être intense ou profond
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profondeur de l'océan dans cette zone atteint plus de trois mille mètres.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

contrôleur
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Le contrôleur de jeu a facilité le jeu du jeu vidéo.
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

ardoise / programmer
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
La réunion est prévue pour lundi prochain.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

réajustement
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville, il a traversé une période de réajustement.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

élitiste
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Son attitude élitiste l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

oleandre jaune
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
L'oleandre jaune fleurit toute l'année dans les climats chauds.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

légalité
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
L'avocat a remis en question la légalité du contrat.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

intransigeant, inflexible
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Il était intransigeant dans sa demande d'excuses complètes.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

nourrir
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Elle nourrit les oiseaux chaque matin.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthétiser
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Les scientifiques synthétisent de nouveaux composés pour la recherche médicale.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

un terrain de terre détenu sous le système féodal ; un domaine ou une zone de contrôle
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
Le chevalier a reçu un fief du seigneur pour ses services.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

nommer
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Ils ont décidé de nommer leur bébé Sarah.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

pénalité
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Il a dû payer une lourde pénalité pour avoir enfreint les règles de circulation.
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

crépuscule
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Nous avons marché sur la plage au crépuscule.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

privilégié
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Les membres bénéficient d'un traitement préférentiel au club.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

antithèse
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
L'amour est l'antithèse de la haine.
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

carrière / profession
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
Elle a construit une carrière réussie dans la médecine.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

bouclé
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Elle a les cheveux naturellement bouclés.
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

déballer
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Après être rentrée à la maison, elle a commencé à déballer sa valise.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostique
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Il se décrivait comme un agnostique plutôt qu'un athée.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

s'appesantir sur
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Le professeur ne s'est pas appesanti sur le point une fois que les élèves ont compris.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

épuisé
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Se sentir épuisé après le réveil est courant.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

provenance
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
Le musée a vérifié l'origine du manuscrit ancien.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

soulager
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Le médicament a aidé à soulager son mal de tête.
B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

heureusement
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
Heureusement, personne n'a été blessé dans l'accident.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

hésiter ou perdre de la force ou de l'élan
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Sa voix a faibli lorsqu'elle a prononcé son discours.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

hydromel
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Les Vikings étaient connus pour boire de grandes quantités d'hydromel lors des festins.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

misère; pauvreté extrême; souffrance
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
La famille pauvre vivait dans une misère totale après avoir perdu sa maison.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

rabat-joie
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Ne sois pas un rabat-joie et laisse-nous profiter de la fête.