Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
durance
prison
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
B2 noun
duration
durée
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
C1 noun
duress
contrainte
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
C1 noun
Durian
durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
A1 preposition
during
pendant
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
C1 noun
Dusk
crépuscule; tombée de la nuit
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
B1 noun
dust
poussière
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
A2 noun
Dustbin
poubelle
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
B2 adjective
dusty
poussiéreux
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
A2 adjective
dutch
néerlandais
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
C2 adjective
duteous
obéissant
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
C2 adjective
dutiable
sujet à des droits de douane
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
C1 adjective
Dutiful
dévoué; respectueux; obéissant
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
A2 noun
Duty
devoir
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
B2 noun
dwarf
nain
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
B2 verb
dwell
habiter
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
C1 verb
dwindle
diminuer
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
C1 adjective
dwindling
diminution
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
B2 verb
dye
teindre
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
B1 adjective
Dying
mourant; en train de mourir;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
B2 adjective
dynamic
dynamique
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
B2 noun
dynamics
dynamique
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
C1 noun
dynamo
machine qui génère de l'électricité; une personne avec une grande énergie et enthousiasme
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
C1 noun
dynasty
dynastie
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.