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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 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

désolé
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Elle se sentait désolée pour ce qui s'était passé.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

électronique
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Il a étudié l'électronique à l'université.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

bec
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
Le canard a utilisé son bec pour filtrer la nourriture de l'eau.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

invalidité
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Le tribunal a jugé que le contrat souffrait d’invalidité.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

moyen de subsistance
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pêche est le principal moyen de subsistance des communautés côtières.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

supposé
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Ceci est la solution supposée au problème.
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

facilement rendu malade, évanoui ou dégoûté
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
Elle se sentit mal à l'aise en voyant du sang.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

quantité; nombre; volume
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
La quantité d'eau dans la bouteille est suffisante pour le voyage.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

chiot
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Le chiot a remué sa queue quand il a vu son propriétaire.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

imbécile
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Seul un imbécile croirait à une telle histoire.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

belle
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
L'actrice était connue pour ses traits beaux.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

chiffon déchiré
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
Le vieux drapeau était suspendu en morceaux après la tempête.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

persécution
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
La persécution des minorités a été condamnée dans le monde entier.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

décagone
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
Le professeur de géométrie a dessiné un parfait décagone au tableau.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

montrer
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
Pouvez-vous me montrer le chemin vers la station ?
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

occultes
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Elle a toujours été fascinée par l'occulte et sa connaissance cachée.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protestation
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protestation des travailleurs contre le traitement injuste a été ignorée.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

le vôtre
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
Example
This pen is yours.
Ce stylo est le vôtre.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

liqueur sucrée
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Elle a servi un petit verre de liqueur de cerise après le dîner.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

femme autoritaire et irritable
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
Le personnage a été dépeint comme une femme bruyante et dominatrice.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

paysage marin
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
L'artiste a peint un beau paysage marin au coucher du soleil.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

homme à tout faire
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Il travaillait comme un factotum, s'occupant à la fois des tâches administratives et de maintenance.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

de manière non conventionnelle
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Elle s'habille de manière non conventionnelle, mélangeant des couleurs et des motifs audacieux qui surprennent tout le monde.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

captivité
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Après des années de captivité, le prisonnier a enfin été libéré.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

ridiculiser
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Il a été ridiculisé pour ses idées étranges.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

bac
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Nous avons pris le ferry-bot pour traverser le fleuve.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

insolence
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
L'enseignant a été choqué par l'insolence de l'élève.
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

aléatoiriser
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
Le logiciel peut randomiser l'ordre des questions.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

dégringoler ou languir
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
Le projet a commencé à languir en raison du manque de financement.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

glorieux; célèbre;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
Le coucher du soleil était absolument glorieux.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

adulterer
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir adultéré ses produits avec des produits chimiques bon marché.
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

exécrable
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
Le film était tellement exécrable que beaucoup de gens sont partis tôt du cinéma.
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

ramper
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Le bébé a rampé à travers le sol pour atteindre le jouet.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

doter
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Le leader a été doté de sagesse et de courage.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analogue
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Le cerveau humain est analogue à un superordinateur.
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

cybernétique
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
La cybernétique joue un rôle crucial dans l'intelligence artificielle.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

personne mécontente
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
La personne mécontente a exprimé ses plaintes contre le gouvernement.
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

mémoire à long terme
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
La pratique répétée aide à transférer les informations dans la mémoire à long terme.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

dame; femme élégante;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
La dame âgée a traversé la rue avec l'aide de sa canne.
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

bouton
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Elle était gênée par le bouton sur son front.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

épuisant
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
Les travailleurs ont eu une journée épuisante sous le soleil chaud.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

généreux; libéral
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
Il est très généreux avec son argent et aide toujours ceux qui en ont besoin.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

banal
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Son discours était plein de clichés banals.
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

magie, tromperie
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
La magie du magicien a laissé le public émerveillé.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

acuité
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Son acuité intellectuelle faisait de lui un scientifique brillant.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

pied-de-biche
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Il a utilisé un pied-de-biche pour retirer les vieux clous.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistance
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
À son insistance, nous sommes restés plus longtemps.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

bonheur
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

troupeau
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Le berger a conduit les moutons dans le enclos.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

fierté excessive; vantardise; orgueil
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Sa fierté constante à propos de sa richesse agaçait tout le monde.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurer
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Des nuages sombres augurent une tempête à venir.
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

éviter habilement ou contourner des obstacles ou des règles
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
Il a essayé de contourner le système de sécurité.
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

table
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
Ils ont posé les documents sur la table.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

commandant en chef
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
Le président agit en tant que commandant en chef des forces armées.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

sans feuilles; nu
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Les arbres sans feuilles semblaient nus en hiver.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuite; trou
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Il y a une fuite dans le tuyau d'eau.
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

femme négligée
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
La maison avait l'air d'avoir une femme négligée qui y vivait.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidentel
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
L'incendie a été causé par une étincelle accidentelle.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relatif à la médiation
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Ses compétences médiatrices ont aidé à résoudre le conflit.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

assuré
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Elle était assurée que tout irait bien.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modifier
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Nous devons modifier le plan pour inclure plus de détails.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

fou
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
L'idée de sauter du rocher semblait folle.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

acide citrique
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Ajoutez une pincée d'acide citrique pour préserver la couleur de la confiture de fruits.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

ombre
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Nous nous sommes assis sous l'arbre pour un peu d'ombre.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

défense; protection
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Le pays a renforcé son système de défense contre les menaces potentielles.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

dynamique
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
La grand-mère dynamique a surpris tout le monde avec ses pas de danse rapides.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

modifications
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
Les modifications de l'ADN permettent d'améliorer les caractéristiques des cultures.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hydre
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corruption est comme une hydre, difficile à vaincre complètement.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeille mâle
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Les abeilles drones ne collectent pas de miel comme les abeilles ouvrières.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

intouchable; au-delà de la critique ou de l'attaque
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
Le PDG semblait intouchable malgré le scandale.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

égoïste
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
Elle l'évitait parce qu'il était un égoïste égoïste.
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

imperceptible
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
Les changements dans son comportement étaient imperceptibles au début.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

suborner
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
L'avocat a été accusé d'avoir tenté de suborner un témoin.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

lâche
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Les affaires sont lentes pendant la saison des pluies.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

ponctualité
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
La ponctualité est une qualité appréciée dans les milieux professionnels.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

contrepoint
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Son attitude calme était un contrepoint à sa colère.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

cohérent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Son discours était clair et cohérent.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

raccourci
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
La réunion a été raccourcie en raison des contraintes de temps.
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

ventre / courage
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
Il avait le courage de défendre ses croyances.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

maltraiter
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
La loi punit ceux qui maltraitent les animaux.
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

astigmatisme
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Elle porte des lunettes pour corriger son astigmatisme.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improviser
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
L'acteur a dû improviser lorsqu'il a oublié ses répliques.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

bénéficiaire
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
Le bénéficiaire doit soumettre un rapport d'avancement tous les six mois.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

part
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Chaque partenaire a reçu une part égale des bénéfices de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

grand magasin
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Ils ont visité le nouvel emporium pour acheter des meubles et de la décoration pour la maison.
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

secret
Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
Il m'a confié un secret sur son enfance.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

angoisse
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Elle était dans une profonde angoisse après avoir entendu la nouvelle tragique.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

adjoint
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
L'évêque a nommé un adjoint pour l'aider dans ses devoirs.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

évolution
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
La théorie de l'évolution explique comment les espèces changent au fil du temps.
B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

génétique
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
La génétique joue un rôle crucial dans les progrès des soins de santé.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

sécrétion
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
La sécrétion d'insuline est cruciale pour la régulation de la glycémie.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

itinéraire
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
Le meilleur itinéraire pour se rendre à l'aéroport passe par l'autoroute.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

se rassembler, s'assembler
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
les gens se rassemblent sur la place du village chaque soir.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

récupération
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
Le repos est essentiel pour la récupération après une maladie.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

allée privée
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
La voiture était garée dans l'allée privée près du jardin.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sourire
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Elle a souri lorsqu'elle a vu le cadeau.
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

polarisé
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
Le débat a polarisé la communauté sur la question du changement climatique.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

incompressible
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Les liquides sont généralement considérés comme incompressibles.
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 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

adroit
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Elle est adroite pour résoudre des problèmes mathématiques complexes.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

dépôt de documents; organisation des papiers
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
L'avocat a géré le dépôt de tous les documents judiciaires.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

grincheux; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Il était grincheux toute la matinée parce qu'il n'a pas bien dormi.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

idéal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Cet endroit est idéal pour un pique-nique.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

consacrer
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
L'église a été consacrée par l'évêque.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

attendre
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Il a décidé d'attendre son moment avant de faire un mouvement.
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

abomination
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
L'esclavage était considéré comme une abomination.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

crinière
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Le lion secoua sa crinière épaisse avec fierté.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

polyvalence
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Sa polyvalence l'a rendu performant dans de nombreux domaines.
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

quête; recherche
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
Le chevalier entreprit une quête pour trouver le trésor légendaire.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

équilibre interne du corps, stabilité physiologique maintenue par des processus physiologiques
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
Le corps humain maintient l'homéostasie grâce à la régulation de la température.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

maladie
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Le médecin fait des recherches sur un remède pour la maladie.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

mélasse
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
La recette demande de la mélasse pour donner au pain une saveur riche.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

protestation
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
La décision a déclenché une protestation parmi les citoyens.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

misanthrope
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
L'homme âgé était considéré comme un misanthrope qui évitait tous les rassemblements sociaux.
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

joindre
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
Veuillez joindre le document à l'e-mail avant de l'envoyer.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

rire discret
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
Il a laissé échapper un léger rire lorsqu'il a entendu la blague drôle.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

dispersé; éparpillé;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Des averses éparses sont attendues tout au long de la journée.
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.