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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.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

cours, chemin ou ensemble de leçons éducatives
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Elle s'est inscrite à un cours de sciences informatiques.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

crier
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Les enfants ont crié de joie lorsqu'ils ont vu la surprise.
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

harceler
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
les employés se sont plaints que leur patron les harcelait
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

reconnaissant ou endetté
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Il se sentait reconnaissant envers son mentor pour toute l'orientation.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

externe
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Le bâtiment semblait externe, mais à l'intérieur, il était assez vieux.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

espérer
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
J'espère qu'il ne pleuvra pas demain.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiographie
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Elle a publié une autobiographie sur son parcours vers le succès.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

herbier
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
L'université maintient un grand herbier pour la recherche et l'éducation.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

bourgeois
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
Le bourgeois était respecté comme un marchand prospère dans la ville.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

déductible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solution est déductible des données fournies.
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

reculer
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
Elle a reculé en voyant le serpent.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

courage
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
Le courage est essentiel face aux défis.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

socialement
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Il est très actif socialement et assiste à de nombreux événements.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymétrique
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Le design du bâtiment est asymétrique et inhabituel.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

tombereau
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Les prisonniers ont été transportés jusqu'à la place dans un tombereau en bois.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

couper
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Elle coupe des légumes pour le dîner.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

régions tropicales
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Le Bangladesh est situé dans les régions tropicales.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

inquiétude
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Il y a une inquiétude concernant la diminution des stocks de poissons.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

imminence, état de proximité
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
L'imminence de la tempête a forcé les gens à chercher un abri.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

froid; frais; rapide et agile en mouvement
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
Il fait assez froid dehors aujourd'hui, tu devrais porter une veste.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

affiliation
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Son affiliation avec l'entreprise a duré une décennie.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

caillot
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
Le médecin a retiré un caillot de sang du patient.
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

étiquette
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
Une bonne étiquette exige de se lever lorsqu'une dame entre dans la pièce.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

orner de manière ostentatoire
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Elle était ornée de bijoux bon marché.
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

concierge; gardien; gestionnaire
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
Le concierge de l'école veille à ce que tous les bâtiments soient propres et sécurisés.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Les bactéries sont invisibles sans un microscope.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

parler
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Parlons de tes projets futurs.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

tache
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Il y avait une petite tache de poussière sur la table en verre.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspective
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
Le succès du projet représente une grande perspective pour l'économie.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

actif
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
L'immobilier est l'un des actifs les plus précieux.
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

ennemi / rival
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
Pendant des années, il considérait son collègue comme son ennemi.
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

occupation; profession; prise de contrôle
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
L'enseignement est sa profession choisie.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

malédiction
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
La sorcière a prononcé une terrible malédiction sur ses ennemis.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

si
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Je ne sais pas si je dois y aller.
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

miroir
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
Elle s'est regardée dans le miroir.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

composition musicale religieuse
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
Le 'Messie' de Handel est l'un des oratorios les plus célèbres jamais écrits.
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

affamé et avide
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
Les loups affamés ont encerclé le camp.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

frontière ou nouveau domaine
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
La chirurgie robotique explore une nouvelle frontière en médecine.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

récessif
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
La couleur des yeux bleus est souvent un trait récessif.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

courtage
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Le courtage immobilier les a aidés à trouver une nouvelle maison.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

équilibré
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Il a maintenu un tempérament équable tout au long de la crise.
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

panthéisme
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
La philosophie de Spinoza est souvent associée au panthéisme.
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

dur
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
L'examen était très difficile pour la plupart des étudiants.
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

déboucher
Meaning
To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine
Example
He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Il a débouché le vin et a servi un verre à tout le monde.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

insatiable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Sa curiosité insatiable l'a poussée à lire tous les livres de la bibliothèque.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

vinaigrette / mélange d'épices
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Elle a préparé une délicieuse salade avec de la vinaigrette italienne.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

concordat
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
Le concordat a établi les droits de l'église dans le pays.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

désarmer
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Les soldats ont reçu l'ordre de désarmer les prisonniers.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

salon
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Ils se sont allongés sur le canapé après le dîner.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

gonflé, enflé, ou pompeux dans le style
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
Sa prose gonflée était difficile à lire.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

à saveur intense
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Il préfère un vin rouge à saveur intense avec son dîner.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

critique sévère ou punition
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La sévère castigation du manager a choqué toute l'équipe.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

raciste
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
Il a été accusé de faire des commentaires racistes.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relatif au lait ou à l'acide lactique
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Un exercice intense peut entraîner une accumulation d'acide lactique dans les muscles.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

seigneur féodal
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Le seigneur féodal a exigé des taxes des paysans.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

semblable; ayant des caractéristiques communes
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
Les deux sœurs ont des intérêts similaires en musique.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

pristine, intact, pur et frais
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
La forêt reste dans un état pristine.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

obsessionnel
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
Il a un intérêt obsessionnel pour la propreté.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

tambour
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
Le batteur a tenu le tempo parfait sur son kit de batterie.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

voie ferrée
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
La voie ferrée relie la ville à plusieurs villes voisines.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

référer
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Veuillez vous référer à la page 45 pour plus de détails.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

altruisme, souci désintéressé du bien-être des autres
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Son altruisme a motivé d'autres à faire du bénévolat.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

cacato
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Le cacato blanc a levé sa belle crête.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

urgence
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
En temps de guerre, l'urgence de la situation nécessite des décisions rapides.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

analyse de la structure de la phrase
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
Le modèle IA effectue l'analyse syntaxique pour comprendre la structure des phrases.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

incongru
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Ses blagues étaient incongrues lors de la réunion sérieuse.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

désastre
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
Le tremblement de terre a été un désastre naturel qui a affecté des milliers de familles.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

issue
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
La porte de secours a fourni une issue pour les travailleurs piégés.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspension temporaire
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Le projet a été suspendu jusqu'à ce que les fonds deviennent disponibles.
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudir
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
Le public a applaudi la performance.
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.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

spéculateur
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Le spéculateur immobilier a acheté des terres en espérant que leur valeur augmenterait.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

astucieux, prudent
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Il était astucieux de sa part de rester silencieux pendant l'argument.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

lagon
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Nous avons nagé dans les eaux calmes du lagon.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

désinvestir
Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
L'entreprise a décidé de se désinvestir de sa division non rentable.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

excès
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
Il y avait un excès de nourriture au festival.
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

charlatan
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
Les gens devraient faire attention à ne pas faire confiance aux conseils médicaux d'un charlatan.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

divagation
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
Sa conférence était pleine de divagations, ce qui rendait difficile de suivre le point principal.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

désordre
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Les enfants ont laissé la pièce dans un total désordre.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

avec empressement; avec grand désir
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Les enfants attendaient avec empressement que les vacances commencent.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admettre
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Elle a finalement admis qu'elle avait tort.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

nature. caractère.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La nature calme de l'environnement aide à la guérison.
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 /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

cardamome
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
La recette nécessite une pincée de cardamome moulue.
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

désintérêt
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
Elle a montré un total désintérêt face à la critique.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

désabuser
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
Le professeur a essayé de désabuser les étudiants de leur malentendu.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

païen
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
Les Romains antiques considéraient les premiers chrétiens comme des paiens.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

mille
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Elle a marché un mille pour atteindre l’arrêt de bus.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilité
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Sa sensibilité artistique lui a permis d'apprécier les détails fins des peintures.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

désobéissance, entêtement
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
Sa désobéissance a conduit à sa suspension du conseil.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

législateur
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Les législateurs ont voté sur le nouveau projet de loi sur l'éducation.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclature
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclature chimique peut être difficile à comprendre pour les débutants.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrant
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
La connexion Internet lente était vraiment frustrante.
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

conséquence directe ou naturelle
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Une conséquence de la nouvelle politique a été l'augmentation de la sensibilisation du public.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

hésiter ou perdre de la force ou de l'élan
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Sa voix a faibli lorsqu'elle a prononcé son discours.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

voile de proue
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
L'équipage a ajusté la voile de proue pour attraper le vent.
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

protéger
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
Protégez-vous des effets négatifs des médias sociaux.
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

entourer
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
Les montagnes entourent la petite vallée.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

transpiration
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Après avoir couru pendant une heure, il était couvert de transpiration.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospectus
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
L'université a envoyé un prospectus pour attirer de nouveaux étudiants.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

tombe de la nuit
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Ils ont décidé de rentrer avant la tombée de la nuit.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

froter
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Les chaussures serrées ont commencé à frotter ses talons.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

prétentieux / indécent
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Ses remarques prétentieuses ont offensé le public.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

renommée; célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
La scientifique a atteint une renommée internationale pour ses découvertes.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disséquer
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En cours de biologie, les étudiants ont dû disséquer une grenouille pour apprendre son anatomie.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

vaporiser
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
La chaleur du soleil peut vaporiser l'eau de la surface.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

bande passante
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
L'internet à large bande est devenu une nécessité dans les foyers modernes.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Signaux physiques dans le cerveau pour le stockage et la récupération de la mémoire
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Les scientifiques étudient les engrammes pour comprendre comment les souvenirs sont stockés.
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

fresque murale
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
L'artiste a peint une magnifique fresque sur le mur de l'école.
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

contusionner
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
Il s'est contusionné le bras lorsqu'il est tombé de son vélo.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

vénérable; respecté
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
Le vénérable professeur enseigne à l'université depuis cinquante ans.
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

faire un virage brusque
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
Le lapin a tourné brusquement pour échapper au renard.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

magasin
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
J'ai besoin d'aller au magasin pour acheter des courses.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

tremblant / faible
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Le professeur doddering avait du mal à monter les escaliers.
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

génocide
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
Les allégations de génocide ont soulevé des préoccupations mondiales.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

ennuyeux
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
La conférence était tellement ennuyeuse que plusieurs étudiants se sont endormis.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

exciter
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
L'idée de voyager à l'étranger l'excite.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

insignifiant
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
Le coût était tellement insignifiant que personne ne l'a remarqué.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

élémentaire; fondamental
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Il a appris les mathématiques élémentaires à l'école.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

réfringence
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
Le verre a une réfringence plus élevée que l'eau.