Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
Niche
niche de marché, segment spécialisé, marché cible
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
C1 noun
nickel
nickel
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
C1 noun
nightfall
tombe de la nuit
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
C1 noun
Nightingale
rossignol
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
C1 noun
Nil
zéro; rien
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
C1 adjective
nimble
agile
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
C1 verb
nip
pincer
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
C1 adjective
Nippy
froid; frais; rapide et agile en mouvement
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
C1 noun
nirvana
nirvana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
C1 noun
Nobility
noblesse; rang élevé
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
C1 adjective
Nocturnal
nocturne
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
C1 adjective
Noiseless
sans bruit; complètement silencieux
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
C1 noun
nomad
nomade
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
C1 adjective
nomadic
nomade
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
C1 adjective
Nominal
nominal; très petit
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
C1 noun
Nominee
nominé
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
C1 noun
non-cooperation
désobéissance
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
C1 adjective
non-existent
inexistant
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
C1 noun, adjective
non-resident
non-résident
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
C1 adjective
non-verbal
Ne nécessitant pas l'utilisation de mots ou de discours; communiqué par des gestes, le langage corporel ou les expressions faciales.
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
C1 noun
nonchalance
nonchalance
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
C1 adjective
nonchalant
nonchalant
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
C1 adjective
nonverbal
non verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
C1 noun
Noose
noeud coulant
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.