Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
cabin
cabine
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
B1 noun
cable
câble
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
B1 verb
calculate
calculer
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
B1 noun
Calculation
calcul
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
B1 adverb
Calmly
calmement
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
B1 noun
calorie
calorie
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
B1 noun
Campaign
campagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
B1 noun
campus
campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
B1 noun
canal
canal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
B1 noun
cancellation
annulation
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
B1 noun
candidate
candidat
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
B1 noun
candidates
candidats
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
B1 noun
Canoe
canoë
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
B1 adjective
Capable
capable; compétent
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
B1 noun
capacity
capacité
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
B1 noun
Capital
capitale; richesse; fonds
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
B1 verb
capture
capturer
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
B1 noun
Caravan
caravane
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
B1 adverb
carelessly
négligemment
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
B1 noun
Carelessness
négligence; imprudence
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
B1 noun
Carpenter
charpentier
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
B1 noun
carriage
carrosse
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
B1 verb
carry out
effectuer
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
B1 noun
Cart
chariot
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.