Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
Giraffe
girafe
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
C2 verb
gird
ceindre
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
C2 noun
girder
poutre (en acier)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
A1 noun
girl
fille
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
A1 noun
girlfriend
petite amie
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
C2 noun
girth
circonférence
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
C1 noun
Gist
essentiel
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
A1 verb
give
donner
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
B1 adjective
given
donné
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
B1 noun
giver
donateur
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
C1 adjective
glacial
relatif aux glaciers
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
B2 noun
glacier
glacier
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
A2 adjective
Glad
content; heureux; ravi;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
C1 verb
gladden
rendre heureux
Meaning
to make someone happy or bring joy
Example
The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.
C2 noun
glade
clairière
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
C1 noun
gladiator
gladiateur
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
C2 noun
Gladiolus
glaïeul
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
B1 adverb
Gladly
volontiers et avec plaisir
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
B2 noun
glamor
charme
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
B2 adjective
Glamorous
glamour; attirant; élégant;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
B2 noun
Glamour
glamour; charme; attrait;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
B1 noun
glance
coup d'œil
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
B2 noun
Glare
un regard furieux ou en colère; une lumière forte et éblouissante
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
C1 adjective
glaring
éclatant / évident
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.