Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
renewable
renouvelable
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
B2 verb
renovate
rénover
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
B2 noun
Renovation
rénovation; restauration
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
B2 adjective
renowned
célèbre
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
B2 verb
reorganize
réorganiser
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
B2 noun
Repetition
répétition
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
B2 adverb
reportedly
selon les informations
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
B2 noun
representation
représentation
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
B2 verb
reproduce
reproduire, engendrer
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
B2 noun
reproduction
reproduction, reproduction
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
B2 adjective
reproductive
reproductif
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
B2 noun
Reptile
Reptile
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
B2 noun
republic
république
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
B2 noun/adjective
republican
républicain
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
B2 noun
Resemblance
ressemblance
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
B2 verb
resemble
ressembler à
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
B2 verb
resent
ressentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
B2 noun
resentment
ressentiment
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
B2 noun
Reservation
réservation
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
B2 verb
reserve
réserver
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
B2 adjective
Reserved
réservé; introverti
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
B2 noun
reservoir
réservoir
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
B2 verb
reside
résider
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
B2 adjective
residential
résidentiel
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.