Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
ground floor
rez-de-chaussée
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
B2 adjective
groundbreaking
révolutionnaire
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
B2 adjective
grounded
équilibré
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
C1 adjective
Groundless
sans fondement; infondé
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
A1 noun, verb
group
groupe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
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.
C1 noun
grove
bosquet / petit verger
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
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.
A1 verb
grow
croître
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
A1 verb
growing
croissant
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
C1 verb/noun
growl
grogner
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
B1 noun
Growth
croissance
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
B2 noun
growth mindset
mentalité de croissance
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
C1 noun/verb
grudge
rancune
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
C1 adjective
grudging
réticent
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
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.
C1 adjective
grueling
épuisant
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
C1 adjective
gruesome
horrible
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
C2 adjective
gruff
rude
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
B2 verb
grumble
râler
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
B2 adjective
Grumpy
grincheux; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
C1 verb
grunt
grogner
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
B1 noun/verb
guarantee
garantie
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
A2 noun
Guard
garde; vigile
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.