A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

hier

Meaning

the day before today

Example

Yesterday, we went to the park.

Hier, nous sommes allés au parc.

A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

votre

Meaning

used to indicate possession or association

Example

Your book is on the table.

Votre livre est sur la table.

C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

levure

Meaning

microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation

Example

Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.

Ajoutez de la levure à la farine pour faire lever le pain.

C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

joug

Meaning

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation

Example

The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.

Les bœufs étaient reliés par un joug en bois.

C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

un animal d'un an, surtout un cheval

Meaning

an animal that is one year old, especially a horse

Example

The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.

Le fermier a vendu le yearling au marché du bétail.

C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

oleandre jaune

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut

Example

The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.

L'oleandre jaune fleurit toute l'année dans les climats chauds.

A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

jeunesse; jeunes

Meaning

the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young

Example

He spent his youth traveling around the world.

Il a passé sa jeunesse à voyager autour du monde.

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

rendement

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

Les rendements des cultures ont diminué en raison des conditions climatiques extrêmes.

A1 noun /jɪə/

year

année

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

Cette année, nous planifions un voyage à la montagne.

C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

optimisation du rendement

Meaning

The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.

Example

Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.

Les techniques d'optimisation du rendement peuvent améliorer considérablement la production de cultures.

B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

jaune d'œuf

Meaning

the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat

Example

She separated the egg white from the yolk.

Elle a séparé le blanc d'œuf du jaune d'œuf.

B2 noun jiːld

yield

rendement, revenu

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

L'investissement a généré des rendements élevés l'année dernière.

B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

jeune; un enfant ou un adolescent; quelqu'un qui est jeune en expérience

Meaning

a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience

Example

The youngster showed great talent in sports.

Le jeune a montré un grand talent dans le sport.

A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

jeune; récent

Meaning

having lived for a short time; not old; recent

Example

The young tree needs more water to grow.

Le jeune arbre a besoin de plus d'eau pour grandir.

A1 pronoun /juː/

you

tu

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people being spoken to

Example

You are doing a great job!

Tu fais un excellent travail!

A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

encore; jusqu'à maintenant;

Meaning

up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless

Example

He hasn't finished his homework yet.

Il n'a pas encore fini ses devoirs.

A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

le vôtre

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Example

This pen is yours.

Ce stylo est le vôtre.

C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

passé

Meaning

Time long past; bygone days.

Example

Legends of yore still inspire people today.

Les légendes du passé continuent d'inspirer les gens aujourd'hui.

B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

bâillement

Meaning

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

Example

She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.

Elle n'a pas pu réprimer un bâillement pendant la conférence ennuyeuse.

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

jeune poisson

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

Les jeunes poissons ont besoin de protection contre les prédateurs.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

oui

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

Oui, je serai là à 17 heures.

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

désir

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

Elle ressentit un fort désir de voyager dans le monde.

B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

jeune; énergique et frais

Meaning

having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh

Example

Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.

Son énergie jeune a impressionné tout le monde au travail.

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

cri; hurlement; éclat

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

Il a poussé un cri lorsqu'il a vu l'araignée.

A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

toi-même

Meaning

used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection

Example

You should look after yourself.

Tu devrais prendre soin de toi-même.

A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

cour; jardin; terrain autour d'une maison

Meaning

a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building

Example

The children played in the back yard.

Les enfants ont joué dans le jardin arrière.

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

fil

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

Elle a acheté du fil coloré pour tricoter un pull.

C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

désirer

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

Elle aspirait à sa terre natale après avoir vécu à l'étranger pendant des années.

A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

oui

Meaning

used to express agreement or affirmation

Example

Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.

Oui, j'irai au magasin avec toi.

C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

paysan

Meaning

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

Example

The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.

Les citadins se sont moqués des manières simples du paysan.

C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

paysan / employé loyal

Meaning

A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.

Example

He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.

Il a rendu un service loyal en terminant le projet à temps.

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.