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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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

misérable; déplorable; de mauvaise qualité
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Les réfugiés vivaient dans des conditions misérables.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

témoin
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Le témoin a témoigné au tribunal hier.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

poivre blanc
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Elle a ajouté du poivre blanc à la soupe crémeuse pour une saveur douce et épicée.
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.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

lutter
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
Les enfants aiment lutter dans la cour de récréation.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

vagabond; personne qui voyage sans but précis
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
Le vagabond a exploré différents pays sans destination fixe.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

bonheur
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

bonheur
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

fatigué; épuisé
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
Elle se sentait fatiguée après avoir travaillé douze heures d'affilée.
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.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

fourmi blanche
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Les fourmis blanches ont endommagé les meubles en bois de notre maison.
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.
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 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 /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuffisant
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Son explication manquait de clarté.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

belliciste
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
Le leader a été critiqué comme un belliciste par ses opposants.
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.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

merveille
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
La vue depuis la montagne était une véritable merveille.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

armoire
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
Son armoire est pleine de robes colorées.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

mur
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
Le mur dans notre salon est peint en bleu.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

se tordre
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Il se tordait de douleur après s'être foulé la cheville.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

emplacement; lieu; position
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Personne ne sait où se trouve la personne disparue.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

épinard d'eau
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
L'épinard d'eau pousse bien dans les sols humides.
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.
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.
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 /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 /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

nénuphar
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
Le nénuphar blanc flottait gracieusement sur l'étang.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

imbécile / faux sage
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Il a agi comme un imbécile parmi les érudits.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

cave
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Ils ont visité un célèbre vignoble en France.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

bien élevé
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
C'est une jeune femme bien élevée avec d'excellentes manières.
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

purificateur d'eau
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
Nous avons installé un purificateur d'eau dans notre cuisine pour garantir une eau potable propre.
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.
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

se faner
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
Les fleurs ont commencé à se faner après plusieurs jours sans eau.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

bien élevé
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Les enfants se comportaient bien pendant la cérémonie.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

matériel
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
Il était plus intéressé par le succès matériel que par la croissance spirituelle.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

sélectionner; séparer le grain de la paille
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
Le comité réduira la liste des candidats à dix finalistes.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

fantasque; étrange
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
L'artiste a créé des sculptures fantasques qui ont ravi les enfants.
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.
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 /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.
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
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.
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

charge de travail
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Sa charge de travail a considérablement augmenté au cours du dernier mois.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

rusé; malin; sournois
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Le renard rusé a échappé au piège en utilisant son intelligence sournoise.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

ordre judiciaire
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Le juge a émis un ordre de habeas corpus.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

gigoter, bouger
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Le bébé bougeait joyeusement dans les bras de sa mère.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

pot d'eau
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Le pot d'eau dans la cuisine était rempli d'eau potable fraîche.
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.
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

gagnant
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
Elle a une attitude gagnante qui inspire toute l’équipe.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

élargir
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Ils prévoient d'élargir la route l'année prochaine.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

dépensier, fainéant
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
Le jeune homme a été rejeté comme un gaspilleur par sa famille.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

bonheur
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

charmant
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Son sourire charmant a immédiatement mis les invités nerveux à l'aise.
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.
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

misérable
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
Le pauvre misérable a été laissé dehors dans le froid sans abri.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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 verb /weɪt/

wait

attendre
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
S'il vous plaît attendez ici pendant que je vais chercher les documents.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

atelier
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
L'atelier s'est concentré sur l'amélioration des compétences techniques des jeunes professionnels.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

femme
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
Elle est la femme de l'écrivain célèbre.
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

passion pour voyager
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
Sa passion pour voyager l'a menée dans tous les coins du monde.
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.
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 verb /wɛr/

wear

porter
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Elle aime porter des couleurs vives.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

région sauvage; territoire inexploré; désert
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Ils se sont perdus dans la nature pendant trois jours.
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

s'inquiéter
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
Ne t'inquiète pas des résultats de l'examen.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

habitué
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Elle se leva tôt, comme elle en avait l'habitude.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

prudent; méfiant
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
Elle était méfiante des inconnus qui s'approchaient d'elle la nuit.
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

bien fait; bien cuit
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
Le projet a été bien fait et a impressionné tout le monde.
A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

mot
Meaning
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Example
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
Il a cherché le mot dans le dictionnaire.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

occidental
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
Elle adore la musique et la culture occidentales.
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.
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 /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.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

bienvenue
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Tu es toujours le bienvenu chez nous.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

chaîne de taille
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
La chaîne traditionnelle de taille complétait parfaitement sa tenue ethnique.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

main-d'œuvre
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
L'entreprise cherche à augmenter sa main-d'œuvre de 20%.
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.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

par lequel
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
L'entreprise a accepté un contrat par lequel elle paierait la pénalité.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

entier entiere
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Il a mangé toute la pizza tout seul.
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

réservé
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
Après l'incident, il est devenu réservé et a évité ses amis.
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 /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.
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
L'enfant s'est plaint de devoir se coucher tôt.
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.
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.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

puits; bien-être;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Les villageois obtiennent de l'eau du vieux puits au centre du village.
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.
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

colère
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Sa colère était terrible à voir.
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?