Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
negligee
peignoir léger en soie
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
C1 noun
Negligence
négligence
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
C1 adjective
Negligent
négligent
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
C1 adjective
Negligible
négligeable
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
C1 adjective
negotiable
négociable
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
B2 verb
negotiate
négocier
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
B2 noun
Negotiation
discussion visant à parvenir à un accord; négociation
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
A2 noun
neighbor
voisin
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
B1 noun
neighborhood
quartier
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
B2 adjective
neighboring
voisin
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
A2 noun
Neighbour
voisin; du côté
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
B2 adjective
Neighbouring
voisin; adjacent; contigu
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
A2 conjunction
neither
ni l'un ni l'autre
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
C1 noun
nemesis
ennemi / rival
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
C2 noun
neo-darwinism
néo-darwinisme
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
C2 noun
neo-latin
néo-latin
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
C2 noun
neocracy
Gouvernement dirigé par des fonctionnaires inexpérimentés ou nouveaux
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
C1 adjective
neolithic
néolithique
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
C2 noun
neologism
néologisme
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
C2 noun
neology
l'utilisation de nouveaux mots ou l'étude de leur origine
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
C2 noun
neopaganism
néopaganisme
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
C2 noun
neophyte
néophyte
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
A2 noun
nephew
neveu
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
C1 noun
Nepotism
Népotisme
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.