Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
Leafless
sans feuilles; nu
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
B2 noun
Leaflet
prospectus; dépliant
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
B2 adjective
Leafy
avec beaucoup de feuilles; couvert de feuilles
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
B2 noun
league
ligue
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
B2 noun
Leak
fuite; trou
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
B2 adjective
Lean
mince; peu de graisse; faible
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
B2 verb
leap
sauter
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
A1 verb
learn
apprendre
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle)
learned
savant
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
A2 noun
learner
apprenant
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
A2 noun
learning
apprentissage
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
C1 noun
Lease
bail; contrat de location
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
C1 noun/verb
leash
la laisse
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
A2 adjective
Least
le moins
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
C1 adjective
least prepared
le moins préparé
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
B2 noun
Leather
cuir
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
A1 verb
leave
partir
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
C1 noun
leave-taking
adieu
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
C2 noun/verb
leaven
levure
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
C2 noun
Leavings
restes; restes de repas
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
C2 noun
Lecher
libidineux
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
C2 adjective
lecherous
lubrique
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
C2 noun
lechery
lubie
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
C1 noun
lectern
pupitre
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.