Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
Nonage
minorité
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
C1 noun
nonchalance
nonchalance
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
C1 adjective
nonchalant
nonchalant
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
C2 adjective
noncommittal
évasif
Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
C2 adjective
nondescript
banal
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
A2 pronoun
none
aucun
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
C2 noun
Nonentity
personne sans importance; quelque chose qui n'existe pas
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
B2 adverb
nonetheless
cependant
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
C2 adjective
nonpareil
inégalé
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
C2 verb
nonplus
décontenancer
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
C2 verb
nonplused
perplexe
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
C2 verb
nonplussed
déconcerté
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
B2 adjective
nonprofit
organisation à but non lucratif
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
B1 noun
Nonsense
n'importe quoi
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
C2 adjective
nontrivial
non trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
C1 adjective
nonverbal
non verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
A2 noun (plural)
noodles
nouilles
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
B1 noun
noon
midi
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
C1 noun
Noose
noeud coulant
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
A2 conjunction
nor
ni
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
C1 noun
Norm
norme; standard; règle; tradition
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
A2 adjective
Normal
normal; typique; conforme à une norme; sain
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
C1 noun
normalcy
normalité
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
C1 verb
normalize
normaliser
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.