Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 verb
diverge
diverger
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
C1 noun
divergence
divergence
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
C1 adjective
divergent
divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
C1 noun
diversification
diversification
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
C1 adjective
diversified
diversifié
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
C1 noun
Diversion
détournement
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
C1 verb
divest
désinvestir
Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
C1 noun
divinity
divinité
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
C1 adjective
divisible
divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
C1 noun
divisor
diviseur
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
C1 verb
divulge
divulguer
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
C1 adjective
docile
docile
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
C1 noun
doctrine
doctrine
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
C1 adjective
Dodgy
suspect; douteux; peu fiable; risqué ou dangereux
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
C1 noun
doe
biche
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
C1 adjective
dogged
obstiné
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
C1 noun
dogma
dogme
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
C1 adjective
dogmatic
dogmatique
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
C1 verb
domesticate
domestiquer
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
C1 noun
domestication
domestication
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
C1 noun
domicile
domicile
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
C1 noun
domination
domination
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
C1 verb
doodle
gribouiller
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
C1 noun
Doomsday
le jour du jugement dernier; le jour de la fin du monde
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.