Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
diuretic
diurétique
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
C2 adjective
diurnal
diurne
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
C1 noun
diva
chanteuse célèbre
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
C2 noun
divagation
divagation
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
B1 verb
dive
plonger
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
B2 noun
Diver
plongeur
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
C1 verb
diverge
diverger
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
C1 noun
divergence
divergence
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
C1 adjective
divergent
divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
B2 adjective
diverse
divers
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
C1 noun
diversification
diversification
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
C1 adjective
diversified
diversifié
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
C1 noun
Diversion
détournement
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
B2 noun
diversity
diversité
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
B2 verb
divert
détourner
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
C2 adjective
divertible
détournable
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
C1 verb
divest
désinvestir
Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
C2 noun
divestiture
désinvestissement
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
B1 verb
divide
diviser
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
C2 noun
divination
divination
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
B2 adjective
Divine
divin; sacré; semblable à un dieu; lié à Dieu ou à une divinité
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
C1 noun
divinity
divinité
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
C1 adjective
divisible
divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
B1 noun
division
division
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.