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B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

radiographie; rayon X
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
Le médecin a demandé une radiographie.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

menthe; maison de la monnaie
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Elle a ajouté des feuilles de menthe fraîche au thé pour un goût rafraîchissant.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentiquement
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Elle parle authentiquement de ses expériences.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

comité
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Un comité de 65 membres a été formé.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

verbeux
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Son explication verbeuse a confondu le public au lieu d'éclaircir la question.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

capuche
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
Le cobra a étendu son capuchon lorsqu'il a ressenti une menace.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

séance d'assemblée
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
La séance d'assemblée a discuté des défis mondiaux.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

anémomètre
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
Le scientifique a utilisé un anémomètre pour enregistrer la vitesse du vent pendant la tempête.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

légendaire
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
Le musicien légendaire s'est produit devant un stade bondé.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omettre
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Veuillez ne pas omettre les détails importants dans votre rapport.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

en convalescence, en rétablissement après une maladie ou un traitement médical
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
L'hôpital dispose d'une salle spéciale pour les patients en convalescence.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

pluie acide
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
La pluie acide endommage les cultures et les bâtiments.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

incliné
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Il est enclin à aider ceux qui sont dans le besoin.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

avoir une peur ou une suspicion irrationnelle des autres
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Elle est devenue paranoïaque après avoir entendu des bruits étranges dehors.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

démographique
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
L'entreprise analyse les tendances démographiques avant de lancer un produit.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

bord
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La tasse de café avait une éclat sur son bord.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

permettre
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
Le professeur permet aux étudiants d'utiliser des calculatrices pendant l'examen.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

réalisable
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Commencez par des étapes réalisables pour rester motivé.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

cellule / cellule
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Le prisonnier a été enfermé dans une petite cellule.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

prétentieux
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Il a été présomptueux de sa part de prendre cette décision sans consulter les autres.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

fumer
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Il est interdit de fumer à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

douteux; incertain; se sentir incertain à propos de quelque chose
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Je suis sceptique quant au succès de ce projet.
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.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

hippopotame
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
L'hippopotame passe la plupart de sa journée dans l'eau.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

pentamètre
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare écrivait souvent ses pièces en pentamètre iambique.
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.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

assemblée
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
L'école a organisé une assemblée pour discuter des nouvelles règles.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

syntaxe
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Les langages de programmation suivent des règles de syntaxe strictes.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

prononcé
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Il y a une différence prononcée entre les deux styles.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

fragment; morceau;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Les archéologues ont trouvé des fragments de poterie ancienne enfouis dans le sol.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

bonheur
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

frapper avec la tête, la fin de quelque chose
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
La chèvre a frappé la clôture avec ses cornes.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

pacifique; enclin à éviter les conflits
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
La manifestation pacifique s'est terminée sans violence.
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

superficiel mais insincère
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
Le politicien a donné une réponse superficielle à une question sérieuse.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

syllelogisme
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Le philosophe a expliqué le concept du syllogisme en utilisant des exemples simples.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

infidèle
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
Il a été infidèle à sa femme pendant de nombreuses années.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

chute; déclin; ruine
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Son arrogance et sa fierté ont conduit à sa chute éventuelle dans les affaires.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Le ciel clair était peint d'une teinte profonde d'azur.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

occident
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
L'Occident a une longue histoire de pensée philosophique.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

disputer pour des broutilles
Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
Ils ont discuté de qui devrait payer la facture.
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

affecter
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
Le gouvernement a affecté des fonds pour l'éducation.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

fusil
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
Le soldat portait un fusil pendant la mission.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

de grande importance, d'ampleur ou de taille
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
La découverte de l'électricité fut une réalisation monumentale.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

égotisme
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
Ses vantardises constantes ont révélé son égotisme.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

substitut
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
L'argent ne peut pas être un substitut du bonheur véritable.
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

multifacette
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
L'approche multifacette du problème a abouti à des solutions innovantes.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Calme mental, maîtrise de soi et équilibre, surtout dans une situation difficile
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Elle a géré la nouvelle avec une equanimité remarquable.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

donation; contribution
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
La généreuse donation a aidé l'hôpital à acheter de nouveaux équipements médicaux.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

pression
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
La pression de la situation le rendait nerveux.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

cavalier
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Le cavalier est tombé de cheval.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

inutile
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
Son attitude inutile a ralenti tout le projet.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

calculer
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
Le logiciel peut calculer le coût total en quelques secondes.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

illibéral
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
Le gouvernement a été critiqué pour ses politiques illibérales.
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

aspect
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
Un aspect important de la santé est l'exercice régulier.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

expérimentation
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
L'expérimentation mène à des produits révolutionnaires.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

tenue
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
Elle portait une belle tenue à la fête.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

excitant
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
Le conférencier a prononcé un discours excitant qui a ému le public.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

chambre
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
Le roi tenait des réunions dans sa chambre privée.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfection
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Elle a accepté son imperfection comme faisant partie de l’humanité.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

prise de parole en public
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Les compétences en prise de parole en public sont essentielles pour les rôles de leadership.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

saxophone
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Le musicien de jazz a joué un magnifique solo sur son saxophone.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudent
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
C'était imprudent de conduire par un temps aussi orageux.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
Le magnifique arbre de magnolia a fleuri au printemps avec des fleurs roses.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

archaïsme
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
Le poème est plein d'archaïsmes qui lui donnent un goût ancien.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

âcre et désagréable
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
La fumée âcre du feu a fait tousser tout le monde.
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

impressionner
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
Son discours a réussi à impressionner le public.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

bactérie
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Les bactéries spécialisées aident à la décomposition des déchets.
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

provocateur
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
Ses commentaires provocateurs ont mis tout le monde en colère.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

brouillard
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Le brouillard matinal s'est levé progressivement à mesure que le soleil montait plus haut dans le ciel.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

bain froid
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Les ruines du frigidarium romain sont encore visibles aujourd'hui.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

compétence indispensable
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
L'alphabétisation numérique est une compétence indispensable au XXIe siècle.
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

recouvrable
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Les créances de l'entreprise ont considérablement augmenté ce trimestre.
A1 noun /taɪm/

time

temps
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
Je n'ai pas assez de temps pour terminer le projet.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextupler
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
En deux trimestres, la campagne a sextuplé leurs inscriptions quotidiennes.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

somnifère
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Le cours somnifère du professeur a endormi la moitié de la classe.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

nausée
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Le mouvement du bateau a causé une nausée sévère.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

crevaison
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
J'ai dû réparer un pneu crevé sur mon vélo ce matin.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
Le village est plein de petites maisons charmantes.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

rond
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Le bébé avait des joues rondes que tout le monde adorait.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

fenêtre mansardée
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
La vieille maison avait une fenêtre mansardée donnant sur le jardin.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

drap de lit
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Le drap de lit blanc et propre était doux contre sa peau.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

sans loi; anarchique; désordonné; criminel
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
La ville frontalière était connue pour son comportement sans loi et son chaos.
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 /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bambin
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Le bébé dormait paisiblement dans le berceau.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

planisphère
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
L'astronome a utilisé un planisphère pour identifier les constellations.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

procès; essai
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Le procès pour meurtre a duré trois semaines au tribunal du comté.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

sybarite
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Le millionnaire était un véritable sybarite qui vivait uniquement pour le confort et le plaisir.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

priver des droits
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
La nouvelle loi pourrait priver des milliers d'électeurs de leurs droits.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

darwinisme
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
Le darwinisme a révolutionné la façon dont les scientifiques comprenaient l'origine des espèces.
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

exubérant
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
Elle était exubérante après avoir reçu la bonne nouvelle.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prêter attention
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Tu devrais prêter attention aux conseils de l'enseignant.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

édifier
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Les bons livres peuvent à la fois divertir et édifier le lecteur.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

illuminer
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
Le soleil levant illumina les cimes des montagnes.
B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

force physique et bonne santé; effort, énergie et enthousiasme
Meaning
physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm
Example
She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.
Après les vacances, elle a abordé son travail avec un nouveau vigoureux élan.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

reporter
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La réunion a été reportée à la semaine prochaine.
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

sommet
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
Gagner le prix Nobel a été le pinacle de sa carrière.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

ajusté au risque
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Les rendements ajustés au risque prennent en compte à la fois le bénéfice potentiel et la perte.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

répondre
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Elle a souri, et il a répondu par un câlin chaleureux.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

fosse
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
Le château était protégé par un large fossé rempli d'eau.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

mental (masc) / mentale (fem) ; psychologique
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Elle a une forte santé mentale et une grande résilience.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

monastique
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Il a choisi de vivre une vie monastique loin de la ville.
B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

activer
Meaning
to make something possible; to give power or ability
Example
This software enables users to edit videos easily.
Ce logiciel permet aux utilisateurs de modifier facilement les vidéos.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

exposer
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
L'enquête a exposé la vérité sur le scandale.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

blanc laiteux
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Les nuages semblaient blancs comme du lait contre le ciel bleu.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

implorer
Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
Elle lui implora de rester avec elle.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisé
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Les enfants vaccinés sont immunisés contre de nombreuses maladies.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

présager
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Les nuages sombres annoncent une tempête violente.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

humour
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Son sens de l'humour allège toujours l'atmosphère.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

détonation
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
La détonation soudaine a secoué tout le bâtiment.
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

compétition impitoyable
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
La compétition impitoyable pour le pouvoir mène à des problèmes sociaux.
A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

voyager
Meaning
to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place
Example
I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.
J'adore voyager autour du monde et explorer de nouvelles cultures.
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

abhorrence
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
Il a exprimé son abhorrence de la discrimination raciale.
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

concomitant
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
Le stress accru est souvent concomitant avec de longues heures de travail.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

gendarme
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
Le gendarme a arrêté la voiture pour un contrôle de routine.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

anglo-saxon
Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
La periode anglo-saxonne a fortement influence la culture et la langue anglaise.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

miel
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
J'aime ajouter du miel à mon thé.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

coupable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La police a attrapé le coupable derrière le vol.