Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 adverb
surprisingly
surprenamment
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
B1 verb
surround
entourer
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
B1 verb
survive
survivre
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
B1 verb
suspect
soupçonner
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
B1 noun
Swan
cygne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
B1 noun
Sweat
transpiration
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
B1 noun
sweatshirt
sweat-shirt
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
B1 noun
Sweet potato
patate douce
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
B1 verb
switch
changer
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
B1 noun
systems
systèmes
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.