Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
gaffe
gaffe
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
C1 noun
Gaiety
gaieté; ambiance festive;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
C1 adverb
Gaily
joyeusement; gaiement
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
C1 noun
gait
manière de marcher
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
C1 adjective
galactic
relatif à une galaxie
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
C1 noun
Gale
tempête; vent fort de 7 à 10 sur l'échelle de Beaufort
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
C1 adjective
gallant
héroïque, chevaleresque
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
C1 noun
gallows
échafaud
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
C1 adjective/adverb
galore
abondant
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
C1 verb
galvanize
bonheur
Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
C1 noun
gambit
gambit
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
C1 noun
gamut
gamme complète
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
C1 verb
gape
regarder la bouche ouverte
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
C1 noun
Garland
guirlande; couronne de fleurs;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
C1 verb
garner
recueillir
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
C1 verb
garnish
garnir
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
C1 noun
garrison
garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
C1 adjective
gaseous
gazeux
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
C1 noun/verb
gash
déchirure profonde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
C1 adjective
gastric
gastrique / problèmes d'estomac
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
C1 adjective
gastrointestinal
gastro-intestinal
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
C1 noun
gastronomy
gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
C1 noun
Gauge
mesureur
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
C1 adjective
gaunt
émacié
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.