Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
detract
diminuer
Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
C2 noun
detraction
détournement
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
C1 noun
detriment
dommage, préjudice, détriment
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
C1 adjective
detrimental
détériorant
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
C2 noun
detritus
détritus
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
C2 verb
detrude
pousser vers le bas ou vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
B2 verb
devastate
dévastrer
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
B2 adjective
devastating
dévastateur
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
B2 noun
devastating consequences
conséquences dévastatrices
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
A2 verb
develop
développer
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
B2 noun
developer
développeur
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
B1 verb
developing
en développement
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
B2 noun
developing regions
régions en développement
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
A2 noun
development
développement
Meaning
The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.
Example
Development of Bengali society was hindered.
B2 adjective
developmental
développemental
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
C1 noun
deviance
déviance
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
C1 verb
deviate
s'écarter
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
C1 noun
Deviation
déviation; éloignement d'une trajectoire établie
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
A2 noun
device
dispositif, appareil, dispositif électronique
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
B1 noun
devil
diable
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
C2 noun
devilry
diablerie
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
C2 noun
deviltry
mauvais tours
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
C1 adjective
devious
sournois
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
B2 verb
devise
concevoir
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.