Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
disappointment
déception
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
B1 noun
disc
objet plat, mince et rond
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
B1 noun
discipline
discipline
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
B1 noun, verb
discount
remise
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
B1 noun
discoveries
découvertes
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
B1 noun
discovery
découverte
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
B1 adjective
disgusting
dégoûtant
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
B1 adjective
Dishonest
malhonnête; frauduleux; trompeur
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
B1 noun
disk
disque / dispositif de stockage de données
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
B1 verb
display
afficher
Meaning
to show or exhibit; to present for others to see
Example
The museum displays ancient artifacts.
B1 adjective
Distant
lointain
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
B1 verb
distribute
distribuer
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
B1 noun
district
district
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
B1 verb
dive
plonger
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
B1 verb
divide
diviser
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
B1 noun
division
division
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
B1 noun
dna
Acide désoxyribonucléique
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
B1 noun/verb
document
document
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
B1 noun/adjective
documentary
documentaire
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
B1 adjective
domestic
domestique
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
B1 verb
donate
donner
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
B1 noun
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.
B1 noun
dot
point
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
B1 adverb
Downwards
vers le bas
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.