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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.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Les graines de fenouil sont souvent utilisées dans des desserts et des thés traditionnels.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

nécessité
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
La gestion des déchets est une nécessité pour la durabilité environnementale.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricide
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Le crime de matricide a choqué toute la ville.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

production hydroélectrique
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
La production hydroélectrique favorise les énergies vertes.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

cajoler
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Elle a réussi à cajoler son amie pour qu'elle se joigne au voyage.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutélaire
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
On croyait que l'esprit tutélaire de la forêt protégeait les voyageurs.
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

concevoir
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Elle concevra le nouveau logo de l'entreprise.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lubrique
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
Le magazine a été critiqué pour son contenu lubrique.
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

emprisonnement
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
Il a fait face à l'emprisonnement pour avoir violé l'ordre du tribunal.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

concordance
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Il y a une forte concordance entre les deux rapports.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

troublé
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Elle semblait troublée après avoir reçu tant de questions.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

grande pompe, publicité
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
Le nouveau produit a été lancé avec beaucoup de fanfare.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

lustrer
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Les travailleurs ont lustré l'épée ancienne jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille comme neuve.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

maman
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Ma maman fait la meilleure cuisine maison.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

agréable, plaisant
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Nous avons passé une soirée agréable au parc.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psychologue
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Le psychologue l'a aidé à faire face à son anxiété.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrine
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
Le système endocrinien régule le métabolisme et la croissance.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

exprimer un désaccord
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Elle s'est opposée à son ami au sujet de la décision risquée.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

calfeutrer
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Il a calfeutré les cadres de fenêtres pour arrêter le courant d'air.
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

une quantité infime
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
Il n'a montré même pas une infime quantité de peur.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

carrosse
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
La famille royale voyageait dans un beau carrosse pendant les défilés.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

harpe
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
L'ange a joué une belle mélodie à la harpe.
C1 noun /ˈkwɪk.sænd/

Quick-sand

sable mouvant
Meaning
loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything on its surface
Example
The explorer got trapped in quicksand while crossing the desert.
L'explorateur s'est retrouvé piégé dans le sable mouvant en traversant le désert.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

plombier
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
Le plombier a réparé le tuyau qui fuyait dans la cuisine.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

instantané
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Le changement de température a été presque instantané.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

repère juridique
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
La décision a établi un repère juridique.
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

offenser
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Ses commentaires impolis ont offensé de nombreuses personnes à la réunion.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

majorité
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
La majorité a exigé leurs droits.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

barrières
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Les barrières linguistiques peuvent rendre la communication difficile.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

ovale
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
L'artiste a peint une forme ovale au centre de la toile.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

rayon de lune
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Un rayon de lune illumina la clairière silencieuse de la forêt.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

cendrier
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Veuillez utiliser le cendrier pour votre cigarette.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

décorer avec un motif en relief
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
La carte d'invitation était embossée avec des lettres dorées.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

le plus élevé
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
La sécurité de sa famille était la priorité dans son esprit pendant la crise.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

amant
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Elle retrouvait son amant au café chaque soir.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

replet
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
Le livre est replet de détails historiques fascinants.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

partout
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Internet nous permet de nous connecter avec des gens partout.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

saleté; terre; matière sale
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Après avoir joué dans le jardin, les enfants étaient couverts de saleté de la tête aux pieds.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

avantage
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
La voiture de fonction etait l'un des avantages lies a son poste de cadre.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

répliquer
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
Le scientifique a essayé de répliquer l'expérience pour plus de précision.
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

gambit
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
Son gambit d'ouverture lors du débat a surpris tout le monde.
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

victime
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
La victime a été emmenée à l'hôpital immédiatement.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

réactionnaire
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
Le groupe a adopté une position réactionnaire contre les nouvelles politiques.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

avancement
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
La nouvelle politique a été introduite en vue de la justice sociale.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

mesurer
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Elle a mesuré la longueur de la table.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

réalisateur de film
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Le réalisateur de film a reçu un prix pour son dernier documentaire.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

interruption
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
La réunion a été retardée à cause d’une interruption inattendue.
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

tumeur
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
Le médecin a trouvé une tumeur bénigne lors de l'examen médical.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

dépôt, acompte
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Elle a déposé 500 $ sur son compte d'épargne.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

représenter
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Son style de leadership incarne la nouvelle culture d'entreprise.
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

beauté
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
La beauté du coucher du soleil m'a coupé le souffle.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

décontenancer
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
La question inattendue sembla décontenancer l'orateur.
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

rendez-vous
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Ils ont organisé un rendez-vous secret au café.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

jouer à des jeux vidéo ou compétitifs
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
Le gaming est devenu une industrie de plusieurs milliards de dollars.
A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

demain
Meaning
on the day after today; in the future
Example
Tomorrow we will visit the museum.
Demain, nous visiterons le musée.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavande
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Le champ de lavande a rempli l'air de son parfum sucré et apaisant.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

disputer
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Les voisins ont commencé à discuter sur le mur de la frontière.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

fournir
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
L'entreprise fournit des aliments biologiques aux clients soucieux de leur santé.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

polygone
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
L'artiste a dessiné un polygone coloré sur la toile.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

postérieur; fesses; bas du dos
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Le cheval s'est blessé le postérieur pendant la chute.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

surnaturel
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
La forêt était remplie d'une lueur surnaturelle.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

robuste, résistant
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Les plantes robustes peuvent survivre à l'hiver rigoureux.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

vitalement
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
L’accès à l’eau propre est vitalement important pour la santé publique.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

corrosif, nuisible
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Le produit chimique est hautement corrosif et doit être manipulé avec soin.
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

hiéroglyphes
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Les murs de la tombe étaient couverts de hiéroglyphes égyptiens.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

fait délibérément
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Ses actions délibérées ont montré une grande attention et réflexion.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

répétitivement; plusieurs fois
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
Il a demandé de l'aide à plusieurs reprises pour ses devoirs.
A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

règles
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
Le professeur a rappelé aux élèves de suivre les règles de la classe.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

poubelle
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Veuillez jeter le papier dans la poubelle après utilisation.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

grand fût
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
La cave était remplie de grands fûts de bière.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

relation symbiotique
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
La symbiose entre les deux entreprises a conduit à une croissance mutuelle.
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

capitalisation
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
La capitalisation de l'entreprise a atteint 1 milliard de dollars en valeur marchande.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

ouvertement; publiquement
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Elle a parlé ouvertement de ses luttes avec la santé mentale.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

médiéval
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Le château affichait une architecture et un design médiévaux.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

jaune d'œuf
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Elle a séparé le blanc d'œuf du jaune d'œuf.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

crier fort
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
Le bébé a pleuré toute la nuit, empêchant tout le monde de dormir.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

diable
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
L'histoire a averti les enfants de ne pas faire d'accords avec le diable.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

répressif
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
Le gouvernement répressif a interdit toutes les formes de protestation.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

paix
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Ils espèrent la paix dans la région.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
L'agronomie se concentre sur la gestion des sols et la production de cultures.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

diagnostic
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
Le diagnostic a confirmé qu'elle avait le diabète.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

ordures; déchets
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
S'il vous plaît, sortez les poubelles avant que le camion de collecte n'arrive demain matin.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

mer
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Nous sommes allés nager dans la mer.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

assimilation
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
Une bonne assimilation des connaissances conduit à un apprentissage efficace.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

passion, enthousiasme
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Elle parlait avec ardeur de son nouveau projet.
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

registreur
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
Le registraire supervise toutes les tâches administratives.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

férocité, violence, intensité
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La férocité de la tempête était dévastatrice.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

homéopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Il croit en l'homéopathie pour traiter les rhumes.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderne
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Ils vivent dans un appartement moderne avec de nouvelles installations.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

sauf
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Tout le monde a été invité sauf John.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

bonheur
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

brevet
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Il a breveté sa nouvelle invention pour la protéger contre la copie.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trophée
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Elle a fièrement exposé le trophée qu'elle a gagné lors de la compétition.
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

depuis
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
Je la connais depuis l'enfance.
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

bonheur
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Le rapport inclut une bibliographie détaillée à la fin.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

civilisation
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
L'Égypte ancienne est connue pour sa civilisation remarquable.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

abominable; détestable
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
L'idée de la cruauté animale est abominable pour la plupart des gens.
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

quittance
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Il a exigé une quittance après avoir payé le prêt.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

moment opportun
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Elle est arrivée à un moment opportun pour aider.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratoire
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Les laboratoires avancés ont permis des découvertes révolutionnaires.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

neurotransmetteurs
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
La sérotonine et la dopamine sont des neurotransmetteurs clés qui affectent l'humeur.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

givre
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Les arbres étaient recouverts de givre blanc après la nuit froide.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallèle
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Les deux routes courent parallèles l'une à l'autre sur plusieurs miles.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporairement
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La route est fermée temporairement pour des réparations.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

normes
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Des normes élevées inspirent les concurrents.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

interdit; prohibé; illégal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Fumer est strictement interdit dans ce bâtiment.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

navire de cargo
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
Le navire de cargo a transporté des conteneurs remplis d'électroniques à travers l'océan.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

impur
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
L'eau impure a causé des problèmes de santé dans le village.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironique
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Son ton ironique a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

pardonneur
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Elle a une nature pardonneuse et garde rarement des rancunes.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

candidats
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Les candidats passent par un processus de sélection rigoureux.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

moment inopportun
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
Son appel est arrivé au moment le plus inopportun.
C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

similitude; ressemblance
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.
La similitude entre les deux peintures a suggéré qu'elles avaient été réalisées par le même artiste.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

ridé
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Les fleurs se sont ridées sous le soleil chaud.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

thérapeutique
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La méditation est très thérapeutique pour le bien-être mental.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

savoureux
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
Le chef a préparé un plat savoureux qui a enchanté tout le monde à table.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

fantasmagorique
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
Le film a créé une vision fantasmagorique d'un autre monde.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

plier
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Elle a plié la lettre soigneusement avant de la placer dans l'enveloppe.