Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
asset
actif
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
B2 verb
assign
assigner
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
B2 noun
Assumption
supposition
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
B2 noun
assumptions
hypothèses
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
B2 noun
assurance
assurance
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle)
assured
assuré
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
B2 noun
asteroid
astéroïde
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
B2 verb
astonish
étonner
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
B2 adjective
astonished
étonné
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
B2 adjective
astonishing
étonnant
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
B2 noun
astonishment
étonnement
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
B2 verb
astound
stupéfier
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
B2 adjective
astounding
étonnant, surprenant, impressionnant
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
B2 noun
astrology
astrologie
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
B2 noun
astronomer
astronome
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
B2 adjective
astronomical
astronomique
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
B2 noun
asylum
asile
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
B2 adjective
Atomic
atomique
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
B2 noun
atomic habits
habitudes atomiques
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
B2 verb
attain
atteindre
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
B2 verb
attained
atteint
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
B2 adjective
Attentive
attentif; vigilant; alerte
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
B2 adverb
Attentively
attentivement
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
B2 noun
attorney
avocat
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.