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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.
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

colliers en coquillage
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
La tribu a échangé des fourrures contre des colliers en coquillage.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

flatter pour convaincre
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Elle a réussi à obtenir de l'argent de poche supplémentaire de son père.
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 /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.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirer
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Elle doit retirer de l'argent de la banque.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

hiver
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
L'hiver dans le nord peut être très rude avec de fortes chutes de neige.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

têtu; fait intentionnellement
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Sa désobéissance délibérée a conduit à une punition.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

à l'intérieur
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Les clés sont à l'intérieur du tiroir.
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

bien-être; prospérité; santé
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
Le gouvernement est responsable du bien-être de ses citoyens.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

garantie
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
L'ordinateur portable vient avec une garantie de deux ans.
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

qui que ce soit
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
Quiconque souhaite rejoindre le voyage doit s'inscrire aujourd'hui.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

volontairement
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Elle a aidé volontairement ses voisins pendant l'urgence.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

ouest
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
Le soleil se couche à l'ouest.
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

écrivain
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
L'écrivain a passé des heures à rédiger la phrase parfaite.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

arroser
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Elle arrose les plantes chaque matin.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

salaire; rémunération;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
L'entreprise a augmenté le salaire minimum pour tous les travailleurs.
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

lequel
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
Lequel préfères-tu, le rouge ou le bleu ?
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

rebelle
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
L'enseignant avait du mal à gérer les élèves rebelles.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

ouvrier
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
L'ouvrier a travaillé dur pour de meilleurs salaires et conditions.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

fauteuil roulant
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
L'hôpital a fourni un fauteuil roulant pour le patient blessé.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

très petit
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Elle m'a donné un petit sourire avant de partir.
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

mèche de bougie
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
La mèche de la bougie doit être coupée pour une meilleure combustion.
B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

errer
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
Elle aime errer dans les vieilles rues de la ville.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

réplique spirituelle / plaisanterie
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Sa réplique spirituelle a fait rire tout le monde pendant la réunion.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

souhaiter
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Je souhaite pouvoir voler comme un oiseau.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

oiseau tisserand
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
L'oiseau tisserand construit habilement son nid complexe
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.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

gagnant
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Elle était la gagnante de la course.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

chauffer
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
Le soleil chauffe la terre pendant la journée.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

élancé, mince et flexible, comme un saule
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Elle se déplaçait avec une élégance willowy sur scène.
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.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

gaspillage
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
L'entreprise a réduit le gaspillage alimentaire en mettant en place une meilleure gestion des stocks.
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.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

esprit
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Elle a un esprit vif et un sens de l'humour rapide.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

femme
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
La femme au comptoir m'a aidé.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

énergie éolienne
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
L'énergie éolienne est exploitée dans la ville de Masdar.
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

gagner
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
Notre équipe gagnera le championnat.
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.
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.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

envelopper
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
S'il vous plaît enveloppez le cadeau dans du papier coloré.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

essuyer
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Veuillez essuyer la table.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

nous
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Nous allons au parc cet après-midi.
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

gaspiller
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
Les médias sociaux conduisent souvent à gaspiller un temps précieux.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

réveiller
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Je me réveille à 7 heures tous les matins.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

volonté
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
Une forte volonté est essentielle pour atteindre des objectifs à long terme.
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 /wɛb/

web

toile d'araignée
Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
L araignee a tisse une grande toile dans le coin de la piece.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

châtaigne d'eau
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Les châtaignes d'eau ajoutent un croquant agréable aux plats sautés.
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

vent
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
Le vent a soufflé les feuilles des arbres.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

justifié
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Sa colère était justifiée après le traitement injuste.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

destruction; naufrage;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
L'accident de voiture a bloqué l'autoroute pendant des heures.
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 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

qualité du travail
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
L'artisanat des meubles faits à la main était impeccable.
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

écrit
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
L'accord doit être sous forme écrite pour être valide.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

méchanceté, perversité
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
L'histoire met en lumière la méchanceté du roi cruel.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

chaleur
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Elle ressentait la chaleur du soleil sur son visage.
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.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

bougie
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Nous avons allumé une bougie pendant la panne de courant
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.
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

retenir
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
L'entreprise a décidé de retenir son bonus.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

tourner dans le chaos
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
La ville a été plongée dans le chaos après la panne soudaine.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

délibéré et non provoqué; sexuellement indécent ou débauché
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
Les vandales ont causé une destruction délibérée de la propriété publique.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

faible
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
Le leader a été critiqué pour être faible face à l'opposition.
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 noun /wiːl/

wheel

roue
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
La roue de la voiture s'est cassée en chemin.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

une très petite quantité
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Il ne se soucie pas d'un iota du résultat.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

à l'esprit tordu
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
La politique a été considérée comme ayant l'esprit tordu et nuisible.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

exercice
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Elle fait un entraînement complet du corps chaque matin avant de travailler.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

marcher
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Je vais à l'école à pied chaque matin.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

mariage
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Ils sont unis heureux dans le mariage depuis vingt ans.
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

riche; fortuné; prospère
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
L'homme d'affaires riche a fait don de millions à la charité.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

taille
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Elle a noué une ceinture autour de sa taille.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

à tort
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Il a été accusé à tort du crime.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

fins et fragiles
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Ses cheveux fins soufflaient doucement dans la brise.
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.
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

expression de surprise
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
Wow, cette performance était incroyable!
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

météo
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
Les prévisions météorologiques annoncent de fortes pluies demain.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

envergure
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
L'aigle a une envergure impressionnante de plus de deux mètres.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

flux de travail, séquence de processus
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Un flux de travail bien structuré améliore la productivité.
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.
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

avertissement
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Les avertissements concernant l'augmentation des températures nécessitent une action urgente.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

instable; peu fiable; qui ne fonctionne pas correctement
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
La vieille chaise était instable et tanguait chaque fois que quelqu'un s'y asseyait.
A1 adverb /wen/

When

quand
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
Quand arriveras-tu à la station?
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

méchant; pervers;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
La reine méchante lança un sort sur la princesse.
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.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

écrire
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
J'écris des lettres à ma grand-mère tous les mois.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

sandale en bois
Meaning
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Example
She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.
Elle portait des sandales en bois lors de la cérémonie traditionnelle.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

travaillant
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Elle travaille sur son projet en ce moment.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

formation des mots
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
La formation des mots est importante en linguistique.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

délibérément
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Il a délibérément retenu des informations à la police.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

guerrier; combattant courageux ou expérimenté
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
Le guerrier courageux a défendu son village contre les envahisseurs.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

spirituel; amusant
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Sa réponse spirituelle à la question du critique a impressionné toute l'audience.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

largeur; étendue
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
La largeur de la rivière est d'environ 50 mètres.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

marcher
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Marcher tous les matins est bon pour votre santé.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

réalisable; praticable
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Nous avons besoin d'une solution réalisable pour résoudre ce problème rapidement.
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

se faner
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
Les fleurs se faneront sans assez d'eau.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

marque
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
Il avait une marque rouge sur son bras après la piqûre d'abeille.