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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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

virtuel
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
La réunion virtuelle a permis aux participants de différents pays de collaborer.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

organisation bénévole
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean est une organisation bénévole qui promeut le recyclage.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

invisible; sans opinions
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
Le fantôme est resté invisible pour la plupart des gens dans la maison hantée.
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

vanité
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
Son discours était rempli de vanité et d'autopromotion.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

vital
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
Il est vital de rester hydraté pendant l'été.
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.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

vacance; une position ou un espace vide
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
Il y a une vacance pour un ingénieur logiciel dans notre entreprise.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

victimiser
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Les fonctionnaires corrompus ont victimisé les pauvres villageois.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

victoire
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
La victoire du Bangladesh le 16 décembre est un moment de fierté.
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

vagabond; sans-abri
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
Le vieux vagabond errait dans les rues à la recherche de nourriture.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

véhicule; voiture; moyen
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Le véhicule électrique devient de plus en plus populaire ces jours-ci.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

huile végétale
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Elle a chauffé de l'huile végétale dans la poêle avant d'ajouter les légumes.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

vindicatif
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Son ton vindicatif montrait qu'elle croyait fermement en son innocence.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

vautour
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
Le vautour volait en cercles au-dessus, attendant sa proie.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

vénal
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
Le politicien a été accusé d'être vénal et corrompu.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

électeur
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Les électeurs se sont alignés devant le bureau de vote pour déposer leur bulletin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

volatilité
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
La volatilité du marché boursier rend l’investissement risqué.
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

vigueur
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Elle a abordé le projet avec une grande vigueur et détermination.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

vitamine
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Les fruits et légumes sont des sources riches en vitamines.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

volumineux, grand, expansif
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
La bibliothèque contenait une collection volumineuse de livres.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

vertueux; juste; moralement excellent;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Elle est connue pour son caractère vertueux et ses comportements honnêtes.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

violateur
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
La police a attrapé le violateur du code de la route à l'intersection.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

vitalement
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
L’accès à l’eau propre est vitalement important pour la santé publique.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

bonheur
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Elle ne pouvait cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

évaluation
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
L'évaluation de la propriété était bien plus élevée que prévu.
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.
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
Le spectacle de vaudeville comprenait des comédiens, des magiciens et des danseurs.
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 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

vertical
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
Le gratte-ciel a un design parfaitement vertical.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

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

Vicious

méchant; cruel; sauvage
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Le chien méchant attaquait quiconque s'approchait de son territoire.
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.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

verbalisation
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.
La verbalisation de ses pensées était claire et directe.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

vivacité
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
La vivacité de l'enfant a éclairé toute la pièce.
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

vitaliser
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
L'air frais et l'exercice peuvent vitaliser le corps et l'esprit.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

volubilité
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Sa volubilité en fit un animateur de radio à succès.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

verdict
Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
Le jury a rendu un verdict de culpabilite apres trois heures de deliberation.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

vicié
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Une remarque imprudente peut vicié tout l'argument.
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

insipide
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
La conférence était tellement insipide que la moitié du public s'est endormie.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

vaporisateur
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour soulager sa toux.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

vengéful
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
Elle se sentit vengeresse après que son amie ait trahi sa confiance.
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.
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

variété
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
La variegation rend le feuillage plus attrayant.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

votif
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
Elle a allumé une bougie votive dans l'église comme prière.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

violer
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Se garer ici viole les régulations de la ville.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitif
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Le traité a été signé sous un accord volitif entre les deux nations.
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

vitupérer
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
Le politicien a vite vitupéré ses opposants pendant le débat.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

bonheur
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

vacillation
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
Sa constante vacillation entre les choix de carrière a frustré ses parents.
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.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

victorieux
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
L'équipe victorieuse a célébré leur victoire en championnat avec une grande joie.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

bénévole
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
De nombreux bénévoles ont aidé à distribuer de la nourriture aux sans-abri.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

visqueux
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
La sève avait une texture visqueuse qui collait à ses mains.
C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

vitalité, énergie
Meaning
The state of being strong and active; energy.
Example
The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.
La vitalité de l'équipe les a aidés à réussir dans la compétition.
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

voter
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
Les citoyens votent pour choisir leurs représentants.
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.
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 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 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

vestigial
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
Les humains ont un os du coccyx vestigial qui ne remplit plus sa fonction d'origine.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

végétal
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
La soupe avait une saveur végétale distincte.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

coffre-fort / sauter
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
La banque a gardé ses lingots d'or dans une voûte sécurisée.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigorueux
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
L'exercice régulier garde le corps vigoureux et en bonne santé.
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.
B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

volume
Meaning
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container
Example
The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.
Le volume d'eau dans le réservoir a augmenté après la pluie.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

vicissitudes de la vie
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Les vicissitudes de la vie enseignent souvent la résilience.
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.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

vide
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
Le scientifique a créé une chambre à vide pour l'expérience.
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.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

véridique
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Elle a donné un récit véridique de ce qui s'est passé ce jour-là.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

tourbillon
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
L'avion a été pris dans un dangereux tourbillon d'air.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

comme un ver
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
L'artiste a utilisé un design vermiculaire pour décorer le bord du manuscrit.
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 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

violoncelle
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Il a pratiqué le violoncelle pendant des heures chaque jour.
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.
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 /ˈvɪstə/

vista

vue
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Du sommet de la montagne, nous avons admiré la vue imprenable de la vallée en bas.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

visqueux
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
Le miel est un liquide visqueux qui coule lentement.
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

varier
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
Les conditions météorologiques varient tout au long de la journée.
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

justifier
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
La nouvelle preuve a aidé à justifier l'homme injustement accusé.
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.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

vallée
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
La vallée verte s'étendait sur des kilomètres entre les montagnes.
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.
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 /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

venimeux; malveillant;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
Le serpent venimeux a frappé rapidement sa proie.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

violence; brutalité; intensité extrême
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Le gouvernement a condamné toutes les formes de violence contre les civils.
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

veto
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
Le président a décidé de mettre son véto sur la nouvelle loi.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

vindicatif
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
Ses remarques vindicatoires ont restauré sa réputation.
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.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

volleyball
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Elle joue au volleyball avec ses amis chaque week-end.
B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

éruption volcanique
Meaning
The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.
Example
The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.
L'éruption volcanique a couvert la ville de cendres.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

vengeance
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Il jura de chercher la vengeance contre ceux qui lui avaient fait du tort.
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.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

faire un vœu
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
Ils ont fait le vœu de s'aimer pour toujours.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

visiteur
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
Le musée a eu beaucoup de visiteurs le week-end dernier.
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

par le biais de
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
Elle a envoyé les documents par le biais de l'email.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

sommet
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
L'escaladeur a atteint le sommet de la montagne.