Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
depository
dépôt, entrepôt
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
C1 adjective
depraved
dépravé
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
C1 verb
deprecate
déprécier
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
C1 verb
depreciate
déprécier
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
C1 noun
depreciation
dépréciation
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
C1 noun
depressant
dépresseur
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
C1 noun
deprivation
privation, pénurie, manque
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
C1 adjective
deranged
fou
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
C1 noun
deregulation
déréglementation
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
C1 adjective, noun
derelict
abandonné
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
C1 verb
deride
ridiculiser
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
C1 noun
derision
mépris
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
C1 adjective
derisive
méprisant
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
C1 noun
derivation
dérivation
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
C1 noun, adjective
derivative
dérivé
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
C1 noun
dermatologist
dermatologue
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
C1 noun
dermatology
dermatologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
C1 adjective
derogatory
dérogatoire
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
C1 verb
desensitize
désensibiliser
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
C1 noun
desertification
désertification
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
C1 noun
Designation
désignation; titre; poste; statut officiel
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
C1 verb
desist
cesser
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
C1 adjective
Desolate
désert; solitaire; stérile
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
C1 adjective
Despairing
désespérant
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.