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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 verb /wɑːft/

waft

flotter dans l'air
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
L'odeur du pain frais flottait dans la cuisine.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

professionnel
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
Le charpentier a livré une performance de travail sur le projet.
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.
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 /ˈwɔːtər/

water

arroser
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Elle arrose les plantes chaque matin.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

pas du tout
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Elle n'a aucun intérêt dans cette affaire, pas du tout.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

entrepôt
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
L'entreprise stocke tous ses produits dans un grand entrepôt.
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

chuchoter
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
Elle a chuchoté un secret à mon oreille.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

svelte, fort et résistant
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
L'athlète svelte se déplaçait avec une rapidité et une agilité remarquables.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

travailler
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Il travaille comme enseignant à l'école locale.
C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

sandale en bois
Meaning
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Example
She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.
Elle portait des sandales en bois lors de la cérémonie traditionnelle.
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

Identification des utilisateurs, logiciels ou adresses IP comme sûrs et fiables
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
Seules les applications vérifiées sont autorisées via la liste blanche.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

délibérément
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Il a délibérément retenu des informations à la police.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

vent
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
Le vent a soufflé les feuilles des arbres.
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 /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

serveuse
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
La serveuse a pris notre commande avec le sourire.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

souhaiter
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Je souhaite pouvoir voler comme un oiseau.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

rebelle
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
L'enseignant avait du mal à gérer les élèves rebelles.
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.
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.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

avertir
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Le service météorologique avertit des fortes pluies ce soir.
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

bien-être; prospérité; santé
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
Le gouvernement est responsable du bien-être de ses citoyens.
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.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

à l'intérieur
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Les clés sont à l'intérieur du tiroir.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

travaillant
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Elle travaille sur son projet en ce moment.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

cire
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Elle a utilisé de la cire de bougie pour sceller la vieille lettre.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

venteux
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Il faisait tellement de vent que les parapluies se sont retournés.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

soucis
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
L'entreprise a fait face à des difficultés financières après l'effondrement du marché.
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.
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

à qui
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
L'homme à qui j'ai parlé hier est mon ami.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

chanter ou siffler avec une voix tremblante ou des trilles
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
L'oiseau a chanté une douce mélodie le matin.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tailler
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Il a passé l'après-midi à tailler un morceau de bois en jouet.
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 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

bienfaiteur
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
La communauté a félicité le bienfaiteur pour sa charité.
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 /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

rider
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Elle a remarqué quelques rides autour de ses yeux.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

lieu de travail
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
Maintenir une bonne communication est essentiel sur le lieu de travail.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

célèbre
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Il est un acteur célèbre dans son pays.
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

caprice
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
Elle a acheté la robe sur un caprice.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

merveille
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
La vue depuis la montagne était une véritable merveille.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

matériel
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
Il était plus intéressé par le succès matériel que par la croissance spirituelle.
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.
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.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

fourmi blanche
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Les fourmis blanches ont endommagé les meubles en bois de notre maison.
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.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

dont
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
La fille dont le téléphone a été volé est ma cousine.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

affaiblir
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La maladie a affaibli de manière significative son système immunitaire.
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

entier entiere
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Il a mangé toute la pizza tout seul.
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.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

poids
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Le poids du paquet était de 10 kilogrammes.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

nous
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Nous allons au parc cet après-midi.
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.
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.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

blé
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Les agriculteurs ont récolté le blé au début de l'été.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

lavage
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Le lavage régulier des vêtements aide à maintenir l'hygiène.
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

se tordre
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Il se tordait de douleur après s'être foulé la cheville.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

épuisant; ennuyeux et fatiguant
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Le voyage épuisant a duré douze heures.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

de manière capricieuse
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Elle a décoré sa chambre de manière fantaisiste avec des ballons colorés.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

flux de travail, séquence de processus
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Un flux de travail bien structuré améliore la productivité.
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.
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.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

salaire; rémunération;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
L'entreprise a augmenté le salaire minimum pour tous les travailleurs.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

têtu; fait intentionnellement
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Sa désobéissance délibérée a conduit à une punition.
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.
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

tenir, utiliser
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
Le guerrier a manié son épée avec grande habileté.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

un enfant sans abri ou abandonné; une personne ou un animal errant
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
La charité aide les orphelins et les vagabonds à trouver des foyers et des familles.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

bonheur
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

réalisable; praticable
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Nous avons besoin d'une solution réalisable pour résoudre ce problème rapidement.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

bien-être
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
La lubrification oculaire est cruciale pour le bien-être général.
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

obtenir quelque chose par astuce
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
Il a obtenu un billet gratuit pour le concert par astuce.
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

se faner
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
Les fleurs se sont fanées sous la chaleur du soleil.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

siffler
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Il aime siffler en travaillant.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

instable; peu fiable; qui ne fonctionne pas correctement
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
La vieille chaise était instable et tanguait chaque fois que quelqu'un s'y asseyait.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

large; vaste
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
Le fleuve est très large à cet endroit.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

loup
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Le loup a hurlé à la pleine lune.
C1 noun /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 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

avertissement
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Les avertissements concernant l'augmentation des températures nécessitent une action urgente.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

mariage
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Ils sont unis heureux dans le mariage depuis vingt ans.
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 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.
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

répandu
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
Les effets du changement climatique sont répandus à l'échelle mondiale.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

laver
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
S'il vous plaît, lavez vos mains avant de manger.
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

écrivain
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
L'écrivain a passé des heures à rédiger la phrase parfaite.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

précieux
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Faire du bénévolat au refuge a été une expérience précieuse.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

monde
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
Le monde devient de plus en plus interconnecté chaque jour.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

coin; caler; fendre
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Il a utilisé un coin en bois pour fendre le tronc en morceaux plus petits.
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

bizarre
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
Le film avait une fin bizarre que personne n'attendait.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

totalement; complètement
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
Je suis totalement engagé dans ce projet.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

cascade
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
La magnifique cascade attire des milliers de touristes chaque année.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

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

warlike

martial
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
La tribu était connue pour ses traditions martiales.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

châtaigne d'eau
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Les châtaignes d'eau ajoutent un croquant agréable aux plats sautés.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

envelopper
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
S'il vous plaît enveloppez le cadeau dans du papier coloré.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

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

Woolen dress

robe en laine
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Elle portait une robe en laine chaude pendant les mois d'hiver.
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.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

richesse
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
La création de richesse implique la construction d'actifs qui rapportent pendant que vous dormez.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

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

wee

très petit
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Elle m'a donné un petit sourire avant de partir.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

fantasque; étrange
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
L'artiste a créé des sculptures fantasques qui ont ravi les enfants.
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

lequel
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
Lequel préfères-tu, le rouge ou le bleu ?
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

guerre
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
La guerre a duré cinq ans et a causé une grande destruction.
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.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

écrire
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
J'écris des lettres à ma grand-mère tous les mois.
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

merveilleux
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
Elle a passé un merveilleux moment à la fête.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

poisson marcheur
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
Le poisson marcheur peut voyager à travers la terre sèche pour trouver de nouvelles sources d'eau.