Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun, verb
nerve
nerf; courage
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
B2 noun
networking
réseautage
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
B2 adjective
neutral
neutre
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
B2 adverb
nevertheless
néanmoins
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
B2 noun
New-comer
nouveau venu
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
B2 noun
newsletter
lettre d'information
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
B2 noun
Nickname
surnom
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
B2 noun
Nobel Prize
Prix Nobel
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
B2 adjective
Noble
noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
B2 verb
nod
hocher la tête
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
B2 adverb
Noisily
bruyamment
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
B2 verb
nominate
nominer
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
B2 noun
nomination
nomination
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
B2 noun; adjective
non-profit
à but non lucratif
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
B2 adverb
Non-stop
sans arrêt; sans interruption
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
B2 adverb
nonetheless
cependant
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
B2 adjective
nonprofit
organisation à but non lucratif
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
B2 noun
northeast
nord-est
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb
northwest
nord-ouest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
B2 noun
nostalgia
nostalgie
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
B2 adjective
notable
remarquable
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
B2 adverb
notably
remarquablement
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
B2 adjective, verb
noted
renommé
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
B2 adjective
noticeable
remarquable
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.