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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.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

flatterie
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Sa flatterie constante a poussé tout le monde à douter de ses véritables intentions.
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

monsieur
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
Monsieur, puis-je vous aider avec votre commande ?
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquétable; ferme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Sa foi est restée inébranlable malgré tous les défis.
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

persistant
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
Les arbres persistants comme les pins et les sapins restent verts toute l'année.
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

instabilité émotionnelle
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Son instabilité émotionnelle rendait difficile de prédire comment elle réagirait.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

toboggan
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Les enfants ont adoré jouer sur le toboggan dans le parc.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

athlète
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
L'athlète s'est entraîné dur pour les prochains Jeux Olympiques.
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

de plus
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
Il est gentil et généreux, et de plus sage.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

incisif
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Ses commentaires incisifs ont révélé les problèmes clés.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

prédéterminer
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
Ils croyaient que leur rencontre était prédestinée par le destin.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Il a donné une phrase mémorable lors de la conférence.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

réformateur
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Le réformateur social a consacré sa vie à améliorer l'éducation pour tous les enfants.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

sagesse profonde
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Sa sagacité faisait de lui un grand leader.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

jaune; lâche
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
Les fleurs jaunes ont fleuri au printemps.
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

œuvre créative
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
Le compositeur considérait la symphonie comme sa plus grande œuvre créative.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

apiculture
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
L'apiculture joue un rôle vital dans l'agriculture en soutenant la pollinisation.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

approprié
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
Ses commentaires n'étaient pas appropriés à la discussion.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

moustique
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Le moustique m'a piqué sur le bras hier soir.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

journaliste
Meaning
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
Example
The journalist covered the political event.
Le journaliste a couvert l'événement politique.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

piquer
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
L'abeille l'a piqué au bras pendant qu'il jardinait.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolence
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Son indolence l'a empêché de terminer le projet à temps.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

fanatique
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Il est un fanatique inconditionnel du rock classique.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

abstinence, retenue
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Son médecin lui a conseillé l'abstinence d'alcool pour une meilleure santé.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La chronologie de la dynastie a été soigneusement étudiée par les historiens.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

réduire
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Nous devons réduire nos dépenses ce mois-ci.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

machiniste
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
Le machiniste a ajusté soigneusement les engrenages sur le tour.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

pertinence
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
Le professeur a remis en question la pertinence de l'exemple par rapport au sujet.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

cartes mémoire
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Les cartes mémoire aident à la mémorisation rapide.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

capacité d'absorption du corps
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
La biodisponibilité du curcuma augmente lorsqu'il est consommé avec du poivre noir.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

composant
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Le moteur est le composant le plus important de la voiture.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

salir
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Le scandale a sali la réputation du politicien.
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

prépondérant
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
L'influence prépondérante des médias façonne l'opinion publique.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

augure, patronage
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
Le projet a été lancé sous l'auspice du gouvernement.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

héritage
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
L'anneau est un héritage familial transmis par sa grand-mère.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

dénomination, valeur
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
L'église appartient à une dénomination protestante.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extrêmement
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
Le temps aujourd'hui est extrêmement chaud et humide.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

bannière
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
L'entreprise a affiché une bannière pour faire la publicité de son nouveau produit.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

en morceaux
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
L'empire ancien a été déchiré en morceaux par la guerre.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

prédire
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
Les scientifiques prédisent de la pluie demain.
B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

relativement
Meaning
in comparison to something else; quite; fairly
Example
The weather is relatively warm today.
Le temps est relativement chaud aujourd'hui.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

inhérent
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Il existe des risques inhérents dans les sports extrêmes.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Le médecin a prescrit un comprimé sublingual pour une absorption plus rapide.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

famille royale / redevance (revenus d'auteur)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
L'auteur reçoit une redevance pour chaque livre vendu.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

occupant
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
La voiture avait trois occupants au moment de l'accident.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

relatif à la langue
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
Le dentiste a examiné la surface linguale des dents du patient.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

réglementaire
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Le gouvernement applique des politiques réglementaires pour la stabilité financière.
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

sculpture en pierre (forme grotesque)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
La cathédrale ancienne avait des gargouilles à chaque coin.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

se disputer pour des futilités
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Les enfants ont commencé à se disputer pour le dernier morceau de gâteau.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

terrestre; mondain; matériel
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Il s'est concentré sur les plaisirs terrestres plutôt que sur la croissance spirituelle.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

initial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Sa réaction initiale fut une surprise.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

référendum populaire
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
Le gouvernement a organisé un référendum populaire pour décider de la nouvelle constitution.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

domaine
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
L'affaire ne relève pas de la compétence de ce tribunal.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

de base; fondamental;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Apprendre la grammaire de base en anglais est essentiel pour les débutants.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

durable; résistant; solide
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Ce tissu durable durera de nombreuses années.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

diffuser
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
L'odeur du pain frais s'est diffusée dans toute la maison.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

tache, marque sale
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Elle a accidentellement étalé son rouge à lèvres sur la serviette.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

sexe
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Il a été interrogé sur son sexe au cabinet du médecin.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

collectionneur
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Il est un collectionneur de timbres avec des milliers d'articles rares.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

inconsciemment
Meaning
without being aware of one's actions or surroundings
Example
She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
Elle tapotait inconsciemment son pied au rythme de la musique.
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fixé, stable
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
Le programme de la réunion est fixé pour lundi matin.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

retour
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Le chanteur a fait un retour remarquable après des années de silence.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

obéissant
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
L'enfant obéissant suivait toujours les instructions de ses parents.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

présumé
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
La preuve présumée a ensuite été prouvée fausse.
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

fragile
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
L'homme âgé était trop fragile pour marcher sans aide.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

poisson-chat
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
Le poisson-chat est souvent frit et servi avec du riz dans la cuisine bengali.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conjugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Ils ont cherché des conseils pour résoudre leurs problèmes conjugaux.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

draconien
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Les nouvelles régulations ont été critiquées comme draconiennes.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

doux et soumis; humble; patient
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
Malgré son pouvoir, il est resté doux et humble.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

flotter
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Le bateau a commencé à flotter doucement sur le fleuve.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

habiter
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Ils vivent dans une petite cabane près du lac.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

cohérent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Son discours était clair et cohérent.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

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

defunct

hors service, disparu
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
L'entreprise est devenue défectueuse après la crise financière.
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

parallélisme
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
L'écrivain a utilisé le parallélisme pour donner du rythme à sa prose.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

empirique ou basé sur l'expérience
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
La recherche scientifique repose sur des preuves empiriques.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

élargir
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Voyager peut élargir votre perspective sur différentes cultures.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

déficience en nutriments
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
La déficience en nutriments dans le sol peut réduire la productivité des cultures.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

état de calme et de maîtrise de soi
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Elle a gardé son calme pendant l'entretien.
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

prude
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
Elle était trop prude pour regarder le film avec ses amis.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

stratégie
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
La stratégie a garanti le succès.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

adoption
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
L'adoption des véhicules électriques augmente dans le monde entier.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

nommer comme adjoint
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
Le shérif a décidé de désigner plusieurs habitants pour aider à maintenir l'ordre.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

récitation
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Le concours de récitation de poésie a eu lieu dans l'auditorium.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

mutuel
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Ils ont un respect mutuel l'un pour l'autre.
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

différenciation, distinction
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
La différenciation des concurrents peut créer une position unique sur le marché.
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

rupture; effondrement des relations
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
La rupture dans le pipeline a causé un déversement massif de pétrole.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

barrage; réservoir;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Le grand barrage fournit de l'électricité et contrôle les inondations dans la région.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

intelligible
Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
Son discours était à peine intelligible à cause du bruit.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Il s'est éraflé le genou en jouant au football.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

couché
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Il a été trouvé allongé sur le canapé après une longue journée.
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

farce, jeu de mimes
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
Le procès n'était rien d'autre qu'une farce politique.
A1 article /æn/

an

un/une
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Elle a mangé une pomme au petit déjeuner.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

alphabétisation
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Les programmes d'alphabétisation pour adultes aident les gens à apprendre à lire.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

de travers
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
Le tableau sur le mur était légèrement de travers.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

illégal; illicite
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Le tribunal a déclaré que la perquisition était illégale.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

insouciance
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Elle marchait avec un air d'insouciance, sans se soucier des défis à venir.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonisme
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Il y avait un antagonisme clair entre les deux partis politiques.
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

plouc; paysan
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
Il avait un accent de plouc parce qu'il avait grandi dans un petit village.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

incontesté; accepté sans opposition; sans rival
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
Il est resté le champion incontesté pendant cinq ans.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

héroïque
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
Le pompier a fait un effort héroïque pour sauver l’enfant.
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

domesticité
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
Elle apprécie la domesticité de la cuisine et du jardinage.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogène, uniforme
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
L'équipe n'était pas homogène dans leurs compétences.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

fragmentation
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
La fragmentation de l'habitat menace de nombreuses espèces.
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

décret
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
Le tsar a émis un décret restreignant la liberté de la presse.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

impudence
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
L'impudence de l'étudiant a choqué toute la classe.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

vote
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Le vote est une partie importante d'une société démocratique.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

chanteur
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
Le chanteur a fait une belle performance au concert hier soir.
A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

atteindre
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
Nous atteindrons la station en dix minutes.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

arôme
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit remplissait la cuisine.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

incarnation
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
Le moine était considéré comme l'incarnation de la compassion.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

relation
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
Ils ont une relation très proche.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

caractéristique
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ses délicates caractéristiques ont révélé sa noble naissance.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

bonheur
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

célébration
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
La ville a organisé une grande célébration le jour de l'Indépendance.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

cafetiere
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
J'utilise ma cafetiere chaque matin pour preparer du cafe frais.
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

paquet
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
Il a reçu un paquet par la poste.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

scrupule
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Il n'avait aucun scrupule à mentir pour avancer.