Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
scatter
répandre
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
B2 adjective
Scattered
dispersé; éparpillé;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
B2 noun
scenario
situation possible
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
B2 noun
scent
parfum
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
B2 adjective
Sceptical
sceptique; méfiant; qui remet en question la vérité de quelque chose
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
B2 noun
Scholar
érudit; académicien
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
B2 adjective
scholarly
érudit
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
B2 noun
scholarship
bourse
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
B2 verb
scold
gronder
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
B2 noun
scooter
trottinette
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
B2 noun
scope
portée
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
B2 noun/verb
scorn
mépris
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
B2 noun
Scorpion
scorpion
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
B2 verb
scramble
grimper ou mélanger rapidement
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
B2 noun/verb
scrap
morceau / jeter
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
B2 verb
scrape
égratigner, gratter
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
B2 noun (plural)
scraps
restes
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
B2 verb
screech
produire un bruit strident
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
B2 noun
screening
dépistage ou projection
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
B2 noun, verb
screw
un dispositif métallique avec une hélice; fixer ou serrer quelque chose avec une vis
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
B2 verb
scribble
gribouiller
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
B2 noun
script
scénario
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
B2 verb
scrolling
défilement
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
B2 verb
scrub
frotter
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.