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A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

mots
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
Apprendre de nouveaux mots élargit le vocabulaire.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

grande échelle
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
L'entreprise prévoit une expansion à grande échelle sur les marchés internationaux.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

bruyant
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Le public bruyant a exigé un rappel du groupe.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

pour cela
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Il a reçu le paiement et a donné un reçu pour cela.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

faiblir, se fatiguer ou perdre de l'enthousiasme
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Après des heures de travail, son énergie était en baisse.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

bloquer
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
L'arbre tombé bloque la route.
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

étonnant
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
Le magicien a réalisé un tour étonnant.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

fausseté; mensonge
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
Le politicien a été pris en train de répandre des faussetés à propos de son adversaire.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

beaucoup
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Beaucoup d'étudiants ont assisté à la conférence.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

bijoux
Meaning
personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones
Example
She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.
Elle portait des bijoux en or lors du mariage.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

impliquer
Meaning
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
Example
The project will involve several departments working together.
Le projet impliquera plusieurs départements travaillant ensemble.
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

clairière
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
Ils se sont reposés dans une clairière ensoleillée après leur longue randonnée.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

expérimenté / assaisonné
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Elle est une enseignante expérimentée avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

donner quelque chose en excès / épargner
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Pouvez-vous me donner quelques minutes de votre temps ?
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

compassion
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Il n'a ressenti aucune compassion pour les personnes qu'il avait trahies.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

courbe cycloïdienne
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
La cycloïde est souvent étudiée en mathématiques et en physique.
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 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

agacer
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Sa critique injuste a continué de la contrarier pendant des jours.
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

exaspération
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
Il soupira d'exaspération après avoir entendu la même excuse à nouveau.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importer
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
Le pays importe du pétrole de l'étranger.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

frappant
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Sa beauté frappante a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

consonne
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Le mot 'chat' a deux consonnes et une voyelle.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musique
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Elle adore écouter de la musique classique.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

bonheur
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

discussions secondaires
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Les discussions secondaires mènent souvent à des accords.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

intempérant
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
Les remarques intempérantes du politicien ont causé la controverse.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hypnotique
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
La musique avait un effet hypnotique sur le public.
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

déplier ou ouvrir
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Elle a soigneusement déplié la lettre.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

réfutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Sa théorie était réfutable car elle pouvait être testée expérimentalement.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

incoercible
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Son esprit incoercible a inspiré les autres à lutter pour la justice.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

pitance
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Elle a travaillé de longues heures pour une simple pitance.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

frelon
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Le frelon a construit son nid sous le toit.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

dix litres
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
Le récipient peut contenir jusqu'à un décilitre d'eau.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

corps
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
L'exercice aide à garder le corps en bonne santé.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

irritant
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
Les règles irritantes ont frustré les travailleurs.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

pollution
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La pollution industrielle nuit à la vie marine.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

descendant
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Il est le descendant d'une famille d'industriels riches.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

néanmoins
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Il était fatigué; néanmoins, il a continué à travailler.
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

plan
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
Un bon plan vous garde concentré.
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

pillage
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
Les villageois craignaient le pillage des animaux sauvages la nuit.
C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

habillé / couvert
Meaning
dressed or covered in a particular way
Example
The knight was clad in shining armor.
Le chevalier était habillé d'une armure brillante.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

clavicule
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Il a cassé sa clavicule dans l'accident.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

relatif au crépuscule
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Les chauves-souris sont des animaux crépusculaires, les plus actifs à l'aube et au crépuscule.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

chocolat
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
Le canapé marron chocolat semble élégant dans le salon.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

enlever
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Le criminel a essayé d’enlever l’enfant en plein jour.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

collant
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Le bonbon est trop collant pour être mangé à la main.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

excessif
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
La croissance excessive de la population conduit à l'épuisement des ressources.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

pruderie
Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
Sa pruderie rendait souvent les autres mal à l'aise lors des discussions ouvertes.
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

actuellement; bientôt; dans un moment
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
Le médecin vous verra bientôt.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

élargir
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
L'élargissement des opportunités éducatives aide à réduire l'inégalité.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

parentalité
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
Une parentalité efficace aide les enfants à développer la confiance en soi et l'indépendance.
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

idiot
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
Il s'est senti comme un idiot après avoir cru à la blague.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

misogynie
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Le roman a été critiqué pour promouvoir la misogynie.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellectuel
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Elle aime les discussions intellectuelles sur la philosophie.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polygame
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
Le polygame avait trois femmes vivant dans des maisons différentes.
A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

fille
Meaning
a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents
Example
Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.
Leur fille a obtenu son diplôme de l'école de médecine avec les honneurs.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

indéniable
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
La preuve de sa culpabilité était indéniable.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

intérieur
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
Elle a partagé ses pensées intérieures avec sa meilleure amie.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

difficulté; situation désastreuse
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Les réfugiés étaient dans une situation désastreuse.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amulette; talisman
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Elle portait un amulette en argent autour du cou pour la chance.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

auditeur
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Elle est une bonne auditrice qui comprend toujours les problèmes des autres.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

régénératif
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
L'agriculture régénérative améliore la santé du sol et la biodiversité.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Elle jouait des chants dévotionnels sur l'harmonium au temple.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paille ou tige
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Elle a bu le jus à travers une paille.
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

famille, proches
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

temps libre
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
Elle aime lire des livres pendant son temps libre.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

commumément
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Cette phrase est communément utilisée dans le langage quotidien.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

stockage
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
L'entrepôt offre beaucoup d'espace de stockage.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

lait
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Les enfants doivent boire du lait pour avoir des os solides.
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

évident; facile à comprendre
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
Il était évident qu'elle était contrariée à propos de quelque chose.
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

péon
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
Le péon du bureau a remis les dossiers à chaque département.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renoncer
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Elle a décidé de renoncer au dessert pour maintenir son régime.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

rationaliser ou augmenter l'efficacité
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
L'entreprise vise à simplifier la production pour réduire les coûts.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

épuisement
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
L'épuisement chronique peut entraîner un épuisement et une baisse de productivité.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

artificiel
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Le design était flashy mais artificiel.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquée
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
L'essor des appareils photo numériques a rendu obsolète la photographie sur film traditionnelle.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

griffer
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Il a griffé ses chaussures sur le trottoir.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

cacher
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
Il a essayé de cacher sa déception derrière un sourire.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

adapter
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Il s'est rapidement adapté à son nouvel environnement.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

furieux
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Elle était furieuse lorsqu'elle a découvert la trahison.
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

citer
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de citer l'auteur célèbre dans leurs essais.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

galvanisme
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Le galvanisme a joué un rôle clé dans les premières expériences avec l'électricité.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

présage vague
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
La pièce offre un présage vague du malaise politique à venir.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

modeste
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Malgré son succès, il est resté modeste et humble.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

extraordinaire / singulier
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
Elle a un talent extraordinaire pour la peinture.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

trop long
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
Le cours prolixe du professeur a endormi de nombreux étudiants.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyne
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
Le défilé de mode a présenté des modèles avec un look androgyne.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

régate
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
La régate annuelle a attiré des concurrents du monde entier.
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.
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

muscle extenseur
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
Les muscles extenseurs du bras aident à redresser le coude.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

uniformité; consistance; égalité
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
L'uniformité du design a créé un effet visuel attrayant.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

inaccessible
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Une position inaccessible assure la domination.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retenir
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
L'entreprise a décidé de retenir ses employés expérimentés.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

occupé
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
La chambre est occupée, veuillez attendre dehors.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

gentillesse
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Sa gentillesse le rendait populaire parmi ses collègues.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

rafraîchissant
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
La brise fraîche était rafraîchissante après la journée chaude.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

marais
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Les oiseaux en danger ont construit leurs nids dans le marais protégé.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traître
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
L'espion a été étiqueté comme un traître à son pays après avoir été capturé.
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

quart
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
L'entreprise a rapporté de solides bénéfices au premier trimestre de l'année.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

accumulation de gaz dans le système digestif
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Manger des haricots peut parfois provoquer des flatulences.
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

vent chaud et sec
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
Le sirocco a rendu la ville insupportablement chaude et poussiéreuse.
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

aggraver
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
Gratter l'éruption ne fera qu'aggraver la condition.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

apaiser
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Les mots gentils ont aidé à apaiser son anxiété.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

déportation
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
La déportation de centaines de travailleurs a suscité des critiques internationales.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

souvenir
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Un service a été organisé en souvenir des soldats tombés.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

expier
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Il a essayé d'expier ses erreurs en aidant les autres.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

buffle
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Le buffle paissait paisiblement dans la prairie.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potentiel
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
Le potentiel d'innovation est immense.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécule
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Une molécule d'eau est composée de deux atomes d'hydrogène et d'un atome d'oxygène.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatique
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Elle adore la culture asiatique.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

fraude
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Le politicien a été accusé de fraude financière.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

entrer en collision, percuter
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Les deux voitures sont entrées en collision à l'intersection.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

conservation
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
La conservation des forêts est cruciale pour la stabilité du climat.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

minuties
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
L'avocat s'est concentré sur les minuties du contrat.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

aduler excessivement
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Les fans ont adulé l'acteur après sa performance.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

réquisition
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Le responsable a soumis une réquisition pour de nouveaux fournitures de bureau.
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogénéiser
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
L'entreprise a essayé d'homogénéiser ses produits sur les marchés mondiaux.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

envie, désir intense
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Elle a une envie de chocolat tous les soirs.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

répression
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
La répression du gouvernement de la liberté d'expression a déclenché des protestations généralisées.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

démontrable
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Il y avait des preuves démontrables qu'il était innocent.
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

printemps
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
Les fleurs éclosent au printemps.