Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adjective
Biased
biaisé
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
B1 noun
bible
bible
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
C1 noun
bibliography
bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
C2 noun
bibliomania
bibliomanie
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
C2 noun
bibliophile
bibliophile
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
C2 adjective
bibulous
ivrogne
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
C2 adjective
bicameral
bicaméral
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
C1 verb
bicker
se disputer pour des futilités
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
A1 noun
Bicycle
vélo
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
B2 noun
Bid
offre; enchère
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
C2 verb
bide
attendre
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
C2 adjective
biennial
biannuel
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
C2 noun
bier
châssis funéraire
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
C2 verb
bifurcate
diviser en deux parties
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
C2 adjective
bifurcated
divisé en deux parties
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
A1 adjective
big
grand
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
A2 noun
Big bowl
grand bol
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
C2 noun
bigamist
bigame
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
C2 noun
bigamy
bigamie
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
A1 adjective
biggest
le plus grand
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
C2 noun
bight
courbure
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
C1 noun
bigot
bigot
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
C1 noun
bigotry
intolérance
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
A1 noun, verb
bike
vélo
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.