Vocabulary Cards
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B1 adjective
Jealous
jaloux; envieux; possessif de l'attention ou de l'affection de quelqu'un
Meaning
feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection
Example
She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.
B2 noun
Jealousy
jalousie; ressentiment contre un rival
Meaning
a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival
Example
His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.
A2 noun
jeans
bonheur
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
B1 noun
jeep
jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
C2 verb
jeer
se moquer
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
C2 adjective
jejune
naïf / superficiel / insipide
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
A2 noun
Jelly
gelée
Meaning
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
Example
She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.
B2 noun
Jelly fish
méduse
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
C1 verb
jeopardize
mettre en danger
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
C1 noun
jeopardy
danger
Meaning
Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Example
His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.
C2 noun
Jeremiad
complainte prolongée; lamentation; liste de malheurs
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
B2 noun
Jerk
secousse; coup; personne stupide
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
C2 noun
Jesmine
jasmin
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
C1 noun
Jest
blague; farce
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
C2 noun
Jester
bouffon; comique
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
C2 adjective
Jesting
taquin
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
B2 noun
Jet
avion à réaction
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
C2 noun
jetsam
matériaux indésirables ou biens jetés par-dessus bord depuis un navire et échoués sur le rivage
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
C1
jettison
jeter
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
C1 noun
Jetty
jetée
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
B2 noun
jew
juif
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
B1 noun
Jewel
joyau; pierre précieuse; bijou
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
B2 noun
jeweller
bijoutier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
A2 noun
jewellery
bijoux
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.