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C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

arrêter / attaquer de manière inattendue
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Il a été attaqué par des journalistes alors qu'il quittait le tribunal.
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

portefeuille
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
Il a sorti son portefeuille pour payer le café.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

lave-linge
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
Le lave-linge est tombé en panne et a besoin de réparation.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

espiègle ou taquin
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Ses remarques espiègles ont fait rire tout le monde.
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

sanglier sauvage
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
Le sanglier sauvage a couru rapidement à travers la forêt.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

partout
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Où que vous alliez, je vous suivrai.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

gaufre (aliment), parler de manière vague
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Il n'arrêtait pas de tergiverser au lieu de prendre une décision.
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.
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.
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 /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.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

salle
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Elle a été admise dans la salle des enfants.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

méchanceté gratuite
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Sa méchanceté gratuite a choqué tout le monde à la réunion.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

tisserand
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Le tisserand habile a créé des motifs complexes sur le tissu en soie.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

légère odeur
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
J'ai senti une légère odeur de parfum lorsqu'elle est passée.
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 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 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

courge cireuse
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
La soupe de courge cireuse est très nutritive et aide à la digestion.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

fouetter
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
L'entraîneur a fouetté le cheval pour le faire courir plus vite.
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 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.
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.
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

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

Water hen

poule d'eau
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
La poule d'eau nagea gracieusement à travers l'étang.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

sage
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Il a été sage de sa part d'économiser de l'argent pour l'avenir.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

ridé
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
L'arbre ridé est resté dans le champ pendant des siècles.
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.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

sans
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Il est parti sans dire au revoir.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

météo-optimisation
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
La maison a subi une opération de météo-optimisation pour améliorer l'efficacité énergétique.
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 /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

mandat
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
La police a obtenu un mandat de perquisition avant d'entrer dans le bâtiment.
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.
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 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 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

point tournant, ligne de partage des eaux
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Le mouvement d'indépendance a été un tournant dans l'histoire de la nation.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

en bois
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
La maison avait de beaux planchers en bois.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

disputer
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Les deux voisins se sont disputés pendant des heures au sujet de la ligne de propriété.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

arracher de force
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
La police a dû arracher l'arme des mains du suspect.
A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

avec
Meaning
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
Example
She went to the market with her friend.
Elle est allée au marché avec son amie.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

serveur
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Le serveur a apporté le menu et pris la commande.
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.
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 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.
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.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

faux
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Il est faux de tricher à un examen.
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

fin de semaine
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
Ils prévoient un voyage pour le week-end.
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

inquiétant; préoccupant
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
Les notes en baisse de l'étudiant étaient inquiétantes pour ses parents.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

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

woe

chagrin
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Son cœur était rempli de chagrin après avoir entendu la triste nouvelle.
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.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

voler avec des ailes
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
L'oiseau vole dans le ciel.
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

valeur; prix;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
Le tableau vaut des milliers de dollars.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

bienfaiteur
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
De nombreux bienfaiteurs sont venus la féliciter pour sa remise de diplôme.
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.
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

fenêtre
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
s'il vous plaît ouvrez la fenêtre pour de l'air frais.
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.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

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

widely

largement
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La nouvelle de sa promotion s'est largement répandue dans l'entreprise.
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.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

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

Waking

éveillé; conscient
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Elle a passé ses heures éveillées à étudier pour l'examen.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culte
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ils se rassemblent chaque dimanche pour le culte.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

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

wade

marcher dans l'eau
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Les enfants marchaient dans le fleuve peu profond.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

guerre
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
La guerre moderne implique des technologies avancées et une planification stratégique.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

causer des dégâts
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
La tempête a causé de grands dégâts dans les villages côtiers.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

mondial
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
L'entreprise a obtenu une reconnaissance mondiale pour ses produits.
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 /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.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

dispositifs portables
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Les dispositifs portables aident à surveiller le rythme cardiaque et l'activité physique.
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.
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.
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 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 verb /weɪv/

waive

bonheur
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

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

worsen

empirer
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Le manque d'éducation peut empirer les niveaux de pauvreté.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

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

Wave

vague; ondulation
Meaning
a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell
Example
The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.
Le surfeur a pris la grande vague jusqu'au rivage.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

misère
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
Le roman décrit la misère des victimes de la guerre.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

sagesse; connaissance; jugement
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
L'âge apporte la sagesse et l'expérience.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

faune sauvage
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Le parc abrite une grande variété de faune sauvage.
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

tordu, sarcastique
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
Il a fait un sourire tordu après avoir entendu la remarque sarcastique.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservation de la faune sauvage
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservation de la faune sauvage vise à protéger les espèces en danger.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

travailleur
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Les travailleurs étaient occupés à construire le pont.
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 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

lamentable
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
Il m'a lancé un regard lamentable quand il a perdu le match.
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.
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 /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 verb /wɪns/

wince

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

Widow

veuve
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
La veuve a reçu le soutien de sa famille et de sa communauté.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

richissime
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Ils font partie d'une famille riche dans la ville.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

visage ridé et fané
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Un vieil homme au visage ridé et fané était assis tranquillement dans le coin.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

gardien
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
Le gardien patrouille l'usine toutes les heures pour assurer la sécurité.
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

retrait
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
Il a effectué un retrait de 500 $ de son compte bancaire.