Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 verb
smolder
fumer lentement
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
C1 verb
smother
étouffer / asphyxier
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
C1 noun/verb
smudge
tache, marque sale
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
C1 adjective
smug
prétentieux
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
C1 noun/verb
snare
piège
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
C1 verb/noun
snarl
grognement, embouteillage
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
C1 verb
sneer
sourire de façon moqueuse
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
C1 verb
snicker
rire discrètement
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
C1 adjective
snide
moqueur
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
C1 verb
snip
couper
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
C1 adjective
snobbish
prétentieux
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
C1 verb
snub
mépriser
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
C1 noun
sobriety
sobriété
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
C1 noun
sociability
sociabilité
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
C1 adjective
societal
social
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
C1 noun
socioeconomic progress
progrès socioéconomique
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
C1 adjective
sociopolitical
sociopolitique
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
C1 noun
sodium
sodium
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
C1 noun
soil management
gestion des sols
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
C1 adjective
soiled
sale
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
C1 noun
Solace
réconfort
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
C1 verb/noun
solder
souder
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
C1 noun
solemnity
solennité
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
C1 verb
solicit
solliciter
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.