Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
sergeant-major
sergent-major
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
C1 noun
sermon
sermon
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
C1 adjective
serpentine
serpentin
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
C1 adjective
serrated
dentelé
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
C1 adjective
serviceable
utilisable
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
C1 adjective
servile
servile
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
C1 noun
Servitude
servitude
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
C1 verb
sever
couper, rompre des relations
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
C1 noun
severance
indemnité de licenciement
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
C1 noun
Shack
cabane
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
C1 verb
shackle
chaîner
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
C1 noun
shale
schiste
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
C1 noun, adjective, verb
sham
supercherie
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
C1 noun
shambles
désordre total
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
C1 adjective
Shameless
impudique
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
C1 adjective
Shapeless
sans forme
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
C1 noun
shard
éclat
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
C1 noun
Sharon fruit
fruit shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
C1 noun
shaving
rasage
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
C1 verb
shear
couper
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
C1 noun
sherbet
sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
C1 verb
shimmer
scintiller
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
C1 adjective
Shipshape
propre et bien organisé; en bon ordre
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
C1 verb
shirk
éviter
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.