Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
tick mark
coche de vérification
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
B1 noun
tile
carreau
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
B1 noun
time management
gestion du temps
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
B1 verb
timed
chronométrer
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
B1 noun
timer
minuteur
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
B1 noun
timing
moment opportun
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
B1 noun
tin
boîte
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
B1 noun
tissue
mouchoir
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
B1 noun
Title
titre; titre honorifique; grade
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
B1 noun
tobacco
tabac
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
B1 noun
ton
tonne
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
B1 noun, verb
tone
ton
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
B1 noun
Torch
torche; lampe de poche
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
B1 noun
tortilla
tortilla
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
B1 noun
tortoise
tortue
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
B1 verb
toss
lancer légèrement
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
B1 noun
tourism
tourisme
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
B1 noun
tournament
tournoi
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
B1 noun
tower
tour
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
B1 verb
track
suivre
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
B1 noun
trade
commerce
Meaning
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
Trade agreements foster economic development.
B1 noun
Trader
commerçant
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
B1 noun
trading
commerce
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
B1 noun
Tradition
tradition
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.