Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
lateral
latéral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
A2 adjective
latest
le plus récent
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
C2 noun
lathe
tour
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
B2 noun/adjective
latin
latin
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
C2 adjective
latish
un peu en retard
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
C1 noun
Latitude
latitude
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
B2 adjective
latter
le second
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
C2 noun
lattice
structure en treillis
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
C2 verb
laud
louer
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C1 adjective
laudable
louable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
C2 noun
laudation
éloges
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
C2 adjective
laudatory
élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
A1 verb
laugh
rire
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
B1 noun
laughter
rire
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
B2 noun
Launch
lance
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
B2 verb
launched
lancé
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
C1 verb
launder
laver les vêtements / dissimuler l'origine de l'argent obtenu illégalement
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
C2 noun
laundress
blanchisseuse
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
A2 noun
laundry
bonheur
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
C1 noun
laureate
lauréat
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
C2 verb
lave
laver
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
B2 noun
Lavender
lavande
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
C1 adjective
Lavish
somptueux; extravagant; généreux
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
A2 noun
Law
loi
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.