Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
gentleman
gentleman
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
B1 adverb
Gently
doucement; délicatement; prudemment;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
C1 noun
gentry
haute société
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
C2 verb
genuflect
se prosterner en signe de révérence
Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
B1 adjective
genuine
authentique
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
B2 adverb
genuinely
vraiment
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
C1 noun
genus
genre
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
B2 adjective
geographical
géographique
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
A2 noun
geography
géographie
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
C1 noun
geological structure
structure géologique
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
B2 noun
geology
géologie
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
C1 noun
geriatric society
société gériatrique
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
C1 noun
geriatrics
gériatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
B2 noun
germ
microbe
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
A2 noun/adjective
german
allemand
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
C2 adjective
germane
pertinent
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
C2 adjective
germinal
germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
C1 verb
germinate
bonheur
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
C2 noun
gerontocracy
gérontocratie
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
C1 noun
gerontology
gérontologie
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
C2 verb
gerrymander
manipuler les limites des circonscriptions électorales
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
C2 verb
gestate
gestation
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
C1 noun
gestation
gestation
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
C2 verb
gesticulate
gesticuler
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.