Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 adjective
tenacious
tenace
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
C1 noun
tenacity
ténacité
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
C1 noun
tenement
immeuble locatif
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
C1 noun
tenet
principe
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
C1 noun
tenor
ténor / ton général
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
C1 adjective
Tentative
tentatif; provisoire
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
C1 adjective
tenuous
faible / mince
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
C1 noun
Tenure
mandat
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
C1 adjective
Tepid
tiède
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
C1 noun
terminus
point final
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
C1 adjective
terrestrial
terrestre
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
C1 adjective
terse
bref
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
C1 adjective
tertiary
tertiaire
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 noun
testament
testament / preuve
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
C1 noun
Testimonial
témoignage
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
C1 noun
testimonials
témoignages, lettres de recommandation
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
C1 adjective
testy
irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
C1 verb
tether
attacher
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
C1 adjective
thematic
thématique
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
C1 adjective
theological
théologique
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
C1 noun
theology
théologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
C1 verb
theorize
théoriser
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
C1 adverb
thereabout
environ
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
C1 adverb
therefor
pour cela
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.