Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
Nigella
cumin noir
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
C2 adjective
niggardly
avare
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
C2 verb
niggle
causer une légère mais persistante gêne
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
A1 noun
night
nuit
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
C2 noun
Night queen
reine de la nuit
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
C2 noun
Night-jesmine
jasmin de nuit
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
C1 noun
nightfall
tombe de la nuit
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
C1 noun
Nightingale
rossignol
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
B1 noun
Nightmare
cauchemar
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
C2 noun
nihilism
nihilisme
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
C2 noun
nihilist
nihiliste
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
C1 noun
Nil
zéro; rien
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
C1 adjective
nimble
agile
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
A1 noun
nine
neuf
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
C2 noun
Ninny
imbécile
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
C1 verb
nip
pincer
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
C1 adjective
Nippy
froid; frais; rapide et agile en mouvement
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
C1 noun
nirvana
nirvana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
C2 noun
nit
œuf de pou
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
C2 verb
nitpick
chercher des défauts
Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
A1 adverb
no
non
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
B2 noun
Nobel Prize
Prix Nobel
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
C1 noun
Nobility
noblesse; rang élevé
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
B2 adjective
Noble
noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.