Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
kingling
petit roi
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
C2 noun
kingship
royauté
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
C2 adjective
Kinky
pratiques sexuelles non conventionnelles; cheveux frisés ou bouclés
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
C2 noun
Kinsfolk
famille, proches
B2 noun
kiosk
kiosque
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
C2 noun
kismet
destin
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
A2 verb
Kiss
embrasser
Meaning
to touch with the lips as a sign of affection
Example
The mother kissed her baby goodnight.
B1 noun
kit
ensemble d'outils
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
A1 noun
Kitchen
cuisine
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
B2 noun
Kitchen garden
jardin potager; jardin près de la cuisine
A2 noun
Kite
vautour
Meaning
a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air
Example
The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.
C2 noun
kith
amis
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
A2 noun
Kitten
chaton
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
B1 noun
Kiwi
kiwi
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
C2 noun
kleptomaniac
personne avec une envie irrépressible de voler
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
C1 noun
knack
aptitude
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
C1 adjective
Knackered
épuisé; fatigué
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
C2 noun
Knave
personne malhonnête; valet sur une carte de jeu
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
C2 noun
knavery
fourberie
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
C1 verb
knead
pétrir
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
A2 noun
Knee
genou
Meaning
the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans
Example
He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.
B2 verb
kneel
s'agenouiller
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
C2 noun
knell
glas
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
C2 noun
knickknack
bonheur
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.