Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Hum
bourdonnement
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
A2 adjective
human
humain
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
B1 noun
human rights
droits de l'homme
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
C1 adjective
humane
humain
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
B2 noun, adjective
humanitarian
humanitaire
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
C1 phrase
humanitarian catastrophe
catastrophe humanitaire
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
B1 noun
humanity
humanité
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
C1 verb
humanize
humaniser
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
B2 adjective
Humble
modeste
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
C2 noun
humbug
foutaises, balivernes
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
C2 adjective
humdrum
monotone
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
B2 adjective
Humid
humide; moite
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
C2 noun
humification
humification
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
C1 verb
humiliate
humilier
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
C1 noun
humility
humilité
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
C2 noun
hummock
butte
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
B1 noun
humor
humour
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
B2 adjective
Humorous
drôle; amusant; qui provoque des rires;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
C2 noun
humus
humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
A1 noun, numeral
hundred
cent
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
B1 noun
hunger
faim
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
C1 adverb
Hungrily
affamé; avidement; avec impatience
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
A1 adjective
Hungry
affamé
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
A2 verb
hunt
chasser
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.