Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
gesticulation
gesticulation
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
C2 noun
gesticulations
gesticulations
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
B2 noun
Gesture
geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
B2 noun
gestures
gestes
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
A1 verb
get
obtenir
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
C1 noun
geyser
geysers
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
C1 adjective
ghastly
épouvantable
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
C2 noun
Ghee
ghee
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
A2 noun
Ghost
fantôme
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
B1 noun
Giant
géant; être mythologique ou imaginaire de taille humaine mais de taille surhumaine
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
C2 noun
Giant snake head
tête de serpent géant
Meaning
a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head
Example
The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.
C2 verb
gibber
parler de manière incompréhensible
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
C2 noun
gibberish
charabia
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
C2 noun
Gibbet
potence
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
C2 noun
gibbon
gibbon
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
C2 verb
gibe
se moquer
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
C1 adjective
giddy
étourdi, excité
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
A1 noun
Gift
cadeau; don;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
B2 adjective
Gifted
doué; talentueux
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
B2 noun
gig
une performance en direct d'un musicien, groupe ou artiste; aussi un travail temporaire
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
B2 adjective
gigantic
gigantesque
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
C2 verb
gild
doré
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
B1 noun
Ginger
gingembre
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
C2 adverb
gingerly
prudemment
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.