Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
severe
grave
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
B2 adverb
severely
gravement
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
B2 noun
Severity
sévérité; gravité; dureté
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
B2 verb
sew
bonheur
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
B2 noun/verb
sewing
couture
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
B2 adjective
sexual
sexuel
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
B2 noun
sexuality
sexualité
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
B2 adverb
sexually
sexuellement
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
B2 adjective
sexy
attirant
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
B2 adjective
Shabby
usé; en mauvais état; montrant des signes d'usure; injuste ou cruel
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
B2 noun
shaded area
zone ombragée
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
B2 adjective
Shady
ombragé; suspect; malhonnête;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
B2 adjective
Shaky
instable; tremblant; peu fiable; faible
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
B2 adjective
Shallow
superficiel; peu profond; manquant de profondeur de connaissance
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
B2 adjective
Shameful
honteux; disgracieux; embarrassant
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
B2 noun
shareholder
actionnaire
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
B2 adverb
sharply
brusquement
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
B2 verb
shatter
briser
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
B2 verb, noun
shave
raser
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
B2 verb
shed
perdre
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
B2 adjective
Sheer
complet; absolu; transparent; très raide
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
B2 noun
Shepherd
berger
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
B2 noun
shipping
expédition
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
B2 noun
shit
merde
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.