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A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

serveuse
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
La serveuse a pris notre commande avec le sourire.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

déformer
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
La porte en bois s'est déformée sous la chaleur de l'été.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

baleine
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
La baleine bleue est le plus grand animal ayant jamais vécu sur Terre.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

digne; méritant; respectable;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
Son travail charitable la rend digne du prix humanitaire.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

clé à molette
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Il a utilisé une clé à molette pour serrer l'écrou.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

ferait
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Il a dit qu'il m'aiderait demain.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

aiguiser/éveiller
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
L'odeur de la nourriture a réveillé mon appétit.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

dont
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
La fille dont le téléphone a été volé est ma cousine.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

semaine
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
Je finirai le projet d'ici la fin de la semaine.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

richesse
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
La création de richesse implique la construction d'actifs qui rapportent pendant que vous dormez.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

usé
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
Ses chaussures étaient vieilles et usées.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

faux
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Il est faux de tricher à un examen.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

mariage
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Ils prévoient un mariage cet été.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

de manière capricieuse
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Elle a décoré sa chambre de manière fantaisiste avec des ballons colorés.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

veuf
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
Le vieil homme veuf vivait seul mais recevait régulièrement la visite de ses enfants.
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

sans fil; radio
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
Mes écouteurs sans fil offrent une excellente qualité sonore sans câbles.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

salubre; favorisant le bien-être moral ou physique
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Manger des aliments sains est important pour une bonne santé.
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

œuvres
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
Ses œuvres ont été exposées dans des musées du monde entier.
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

professionnel
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
Le charpentier a livré une performance de travail sur le projet.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

méchanceté gratuite
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Sa méchanceté gratuite a choqué tout le monde à la réunion.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

ridé
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
L'arbre ridé est resté dans le champ pendant des siècles.
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

haltérophilie
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
L’haltérophilie demande de la discipline et une bonne technique.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

lavage
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Le lavage régulier des vêtements aide à maintenir l'hygiène.
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

guerre
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
La guerre a duré cinq ans et a causé une grande destruction.
A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

chaque semaine
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
Tous les dimanches, je rends visite à ma grand-mère.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

volonté
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Sa volonté d'aider les autres l'a rendue très populaire.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Site du patrimoine mondial
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Les Sundarbans sont un site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

chiot
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
Le fermier a trouvé un chiot de loup caché près de la grange.
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

mercredi
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
La réunion est prévue pour mercredi après-midi.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

venteux
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Il faisait tellement de vent que les parapluies se sont retournés.
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

à qui
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
L'homme à qui j'ai parlé hier est mon ami.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

soucis
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
L'entreprise a fait face à des difficultés financières après l'effondrement du marché.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

vaciller
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
La table a commencé à vaciller lorsqu'il s'est penché dessus.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

misère
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
Le roman décrit la misère des victimes de la guerre.
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

obtenir quelque chose par astuce
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
Il a obtenu un billet gratuit pour le concert par astuce.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

robe en laine
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Elle portait une robe en laine chaude pendant les mois d'hiver.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

sagesse; connaissance; jugement
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
L'âge apporte la sagesse et l'expérience.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

volonté
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Elle assistera à la réunion demain.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

arme
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
La police a trouvé une arme dangereuse sur la scène du crime.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

magie habile
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
La sorcellerie du programmeur a étonné tout le monde dans la salle.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

chanter ou siffler avec une voix tremblante ou des trilles
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
L'oiseau a chanté une douce mélodie le matin.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

entrepôt
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
L'entreprise stocke tous ses produits dans un grand entrepôt.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

blé
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Les agriculteurs ont récolté le blé au début de l'été.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

poignet
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Il portait une montre au poignet.
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

répandu
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
Les effets du changement climatique sont répandus à l'échelle mondiale.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

hivernal
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Le vent hivernal a fait frissonner tout le monde lorsqu'ils marchaient dehors.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

siffler
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Il aime siffler en travaillant.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

bonheur
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

pourquoi
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Pourquoi es-tu en retard aujourd'hui?
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

travailleur
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Les travailleurs étaient occupés à construire le pont.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

gilet
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Il portait un gilet noir avec son costume.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

hennissement
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
Le cheval hennit quand il a vu son cavalier.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

guêpe
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
La guêpe m'a piqué quand j'ai dérangé son nid.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

partout
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Où que vous alliez, je vous suivrai.
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

bavard
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
Tout le monde a évité le bavard à la fête parce qu'il ne laissait jamais les autres parler.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

si
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Je ne sais pas si je dois y aller.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

sage
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Il a été sage de sa part d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

inquiet
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Elle était inquiète à propos de l'examen à venir.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

décroître
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
La lune décroît après la nuit de pleine lune.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

ciel
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
L'aigle a volé haut dans le ciel.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

mondial
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
L'entreprise a obtenu une reconnaissance mondiale pour ses produits.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

loup
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Le loup a hurlé à la pleine lune.
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

alors que
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
Elle préfère le thé, alors que lui préfère le café.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

noix
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
J'adore manger des noix avec du miel au petit déjeuner.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

laver
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
S'il vous plaît, lavez vos mains avant de manger.
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

farceur; quelqu'un qui aime faire des blagues
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
Le farceur de la classe faisait toujours rire tout le monde avec ses blagues intelligentes.
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

se vautrer, s'enfoncer
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
Le buffle aime se vautrer dans la boue lors des journées chaudes.
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

se faner
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
Les fleurs se sont fanées sous la chaleur du soleil.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

magicien
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Le magicien a réalisé des tours de magie impressionnants.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

marcher en titubant
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Le canard a marché en titubant à travers la cour.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

quoi que ce soit
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Tu peux choisir ce que tu veux.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

résistant aux intempéries
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Les matériaux utilisés sont résistants aux intempéries, assurant une longévité.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

sans valeur; inutile; dénué de sens
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
L'ancien ordinateur est devenu inutile après les nouvelles mises à jour du logiciel.
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

hésiter
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
Elle a commencé à hésiter dans sa décision de partir à l'étranger.
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

Identification des utilisateurs, logiciels ou adresses IP comme sûrs et fiables
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
Seules les applications vérifiées sont autorisées via la liste blanche.
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

courge cireuse
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
La soupe de courge cireuse est très nutritive et aide à la digestion.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

martial
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
La tribu était connue pour ses traditions martiales.
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

totalement; complètement
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
Je suis totalement engagé dans ce projet.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

imbécile; stupide; sans intelligence
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
Ses remarques stupides pendant la réunion ont embarrassé tous les présents.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

quoi
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
Quel est ton nom ?
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

fil de fer
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
L'électricien a réparé le fil pour restaurer l'alimentation.
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

pastèque
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
J'ai acheté une pastèque fraîche au marché pour le pique-nique d'été.
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

éveillé; conscient
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Elle a passé ses heures éveillées à étudier pour l'examen.
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

gardien de bétail
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
Le cowboy a travaillé comme un rángler dans le ranch.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

travailler
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Il travaille comme enseignant à l'école locale.
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

mouillé; imbibé;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
Mes vêtements sont encore mouillés à cause de la pluie.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

à chaque fois que
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Appelez-moi quand vous aurez besoin d'aide.
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

portefeuille
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
Il a sorti son portefeuille pour payer le café.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

équilibre travail-vie
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Atteindre un équilibre travail-vie réduit le stress et améliore la productivité.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

grincer des dents à cause de la douleur
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Il a grimacé lorsque le médecin a touché son bras blessé.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

cascade
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
La magnifique cascade attire des milliers de touristes chaque année.
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

un petit tas ou morceau
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
Un wisp de fumée s'éleva de la cheminée.
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

bienfaiteur
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
La communauté a félicité le bienfaiteur pour sa charité.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

sorcière
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
La vieille sorcière a jeté un sort sur le prince.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pic-vert
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Le pic-vert a frappé contre le chêne.
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

pomme de bois
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
La pomme de bois a une coque dure mais une pulpe douce à l'intérieur
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

gain imprévu
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
La start-up a reçu un gain imprévu lorsqu'un client majeur a payé un an entier d'avance.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

sauvage; indompté
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Nous avons vu des animaux sauvages dans la forêt.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

moyens
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
Il n'avait pas l'argent avec lequel acheter une nouvelle maison.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

sevrer
Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
Les parents sevrent souvent leurs bébés vers six mois.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

blanchir
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
Le rapport a été critiqué pour avoir tenté de blanchir les échecs de l'entreprise.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

ver
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
L'oiseau a attrapé un ver du sol du jardin.
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

de tout cœur
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
Elle a donné son soutien de tout cœur au projet.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

pendant que
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Elle lisait pendant qu'elle attendait le bus.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

gaufre (aliment), parler de manière vague
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Il n'arrêtait pas de tergiverser au lieu de prendre une décision.
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

faible; fragile
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
Après la maladie, il se sentait faible et fatigué.
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

pâle
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
Après la longue maladie, son visage semblait pâle et fatigué.
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

tisser
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
Elle a appris à tisser de beaux tapis.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

serveur
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Le serveur a apporté le menu et pris la commande.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

précieux
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Faire du bénévolat au refuge a été une expérience précieuse.
B1 noun /weɪv/

Wave

vague; ondulation
Meaning
a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell
Example
The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.
Le surfeur a pris la grande vague jusqu'au rivage.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

rider
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Elle a remarqué quelques rides autour de ses yeux.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

chagrin
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Son cœur était rempli de chagrin après avoir entendu la triste nouvelle.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

un enfant sans abri ou abandonné; une personne ou un animal errant
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
La charité aide les orphelins et les vagabonds à trouver des foyers et des familles.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

pas du tout
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Elle n'a aucun intérêt dans cette affaire, pas du tout.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

vin
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Ils ont servi un verre de vin rouge au dîner.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

affaiblir
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La maladie a affaibli de manière significative son système immunitaire.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

blanc; pur
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Elle portait une belle robe blanche au mariage.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

large; vaste
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
Le fleuve est très large à cet endroit.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

chemin; façon; manière; méthode;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Il doit y avoir une meilleure façon de résoudre ce problème.