Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
scrutiny
examen minutieux
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
B2 noun
Sculptor
sculpteur
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
B2 noun
Sculpture
sculpture; art de créer des objets par sculpture
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
B2 verb
sealing
sceller, fermer
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
B2 noun
Seaman
marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
B2 adjective
seamless
sans interruption
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
B2 adjective
Seasonal
saisonnière
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
B2 noun
seasonal vegetables
légumes de saison
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
B2 noun
Secrecy
secret
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
B2 adverb
secretly
secrètement
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
B2 noun
sector
secteur
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
B2 noun
seeker
chercheur
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
B2 adverb
seemingly
apparemment, de manière apparemment calme
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
B2 noun
Segment
section; portion; segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
B2 noun
Seive
passoire
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
B2 verb
seize
saisir
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
B2 adjective
Selective
sélectif
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
B2 noun
self-awareness
conscience de soi
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
B2 noun
self-control
autocontrôle
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
B2 noun
self-discipline
autodiscipline
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
B2 noun
self-esteem
estime de soi
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
B2 noun
self-reliance
autonomie
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
B2 noun
self-respect
estime de soi
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
B2 adjective
Self-sufficient
autonome
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.