Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
Boil
furoncle
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
B1 adjective
Boiled
bouilli
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
B1 noun
Bomb
bombe
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
B1 noun
Bonus
prime
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
B1 noun
Book seller
libraire
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
B1 noun
Border
frontière
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
B1 verb/noun
bore
ennuyer
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
B1 verb
bounce
rebondir
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
B1 noun
boundary
frontière
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
B1 noun
Bow
arc
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
B1 noun
boxer
boxeur; boxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
B1 noun
Bracelet
bracelet
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
B1 verb
brake
freiner
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
B1 adverb
Bravely
courageusement
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
B1 noun
bravery
bravoure
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
B1 verb
breathe
respirer
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
B1 noun
breathing
bonheur
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
B1 noun
Bride
mariée
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
B1 noun
Bridegroom
marié
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
B1 noun
Brief
bref; court
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
B1 adverb
Briefly
brièvement
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
B1 adverb
brightly
brillamment
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
B1 adjective
brilliant
brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
B1 adjective
Broad
large; vaste; couvrant une grande zone
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.