Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
Literacy
alphabétisation
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
B2 noun
literacy rates
taux d'alphabétisation
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
B2 adjective
literal
littéral
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
B2 adjective
literary
littéraire
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
B2 adjective
Literate
lettré; éduqué; bien éduqué
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
B2 noun
litre
litre
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
B2 noun/verb
litter
déchets
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
B2 noun
liver
foie
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
B2 noun
livestock
bétail
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
B2 noun
livestock farming
élevage de bétail
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
B2 noun
living standards
niveau de vie
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
B2 noun
Lizard
lézard
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
B2 noun
Loaf
pain
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
B2 noun
lobby
hall d'entrée
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
B2 noun
Lobster
homard
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
B2 noun
Locket
pendentif
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
B2 noun
Log
bûche
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
B2 noun
logic
logique
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
B2 adjective
logical
logique
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
B2 noun
Logistics
logistique
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
B2 adjective
long-standing
de longue durée
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
B2 noun
Long-term memory
mémoire à long terme
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
B2 adjective, adverb
long-time
de longue date
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
B2 noun
Longing
désir ardent; nostalgie