Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
graphite
graphite
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
C2 adjective, noun
grating
son désagréable / grille métallique
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
C2 adverb, adjective
gratis
gratuit
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
C2 noun
Green Jackfruit
jacquier vert
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
C2 noun
Green Papaya
papaye verte
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
C2 adjective
gregarious
sociable
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
C2 noun
grenadier
grenadier
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
C2 noun
grindstone
meule
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
C2 noun
grotto
grotte
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
C2 noun/verb
grouch
râleur
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
C2 noun/verb
grouse
se plaindre / un type d'oiseau
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
C2 verb
grovel
se vautrer
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
C2 noun
Gruel
bouillie
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
C2 adjective
gruff
rude
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
C2 noun
Guernsey
pull-over
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
C2 noun/verb
guffaw
grand éclat de rire
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
C2 noun
guile
ruse
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
C2 adjective
guileless
ingénu
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
C2 noun
guinea
guinée (ancienne monnaie britannique en or)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
C2 noun
gully
ravin, fossé
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
C2 noun
gumption
courage, initiative
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
C2 noun
Guppy fish
poisson guppy
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
C2 adjective
gustatory
gustatif
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
C2 verb
guzzle
boire goulûment
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.