Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
Oaf
une personne maladroite, stupide ou insensible
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
B2 noun
oak
chêne
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
C2 adjective
oaken
fait de chêne
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
C2 noun
oakum
fibre de corde usée
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
C1 noun
Oar
aviron
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
C2 noun
Oarsman
rameur
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
C1 noun
Oasis
oasis
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
C1 noun
Oath
serment
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
B2 noun
oatmeal
bouillie d'avoine
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
C2 adjective
obdurate
obstiné
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
B2 noun
Obedience
obéissance
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
B1 adjective
Obedient
obéissant
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
C2 noun
obeisance
révérence
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
C2 noun
obelisk
obélisque
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
C1 adjective
obese
obèse
Meaning
Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.
Example
The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
B2 noun
obesity
obésité
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
A2 verb
obey
obéir
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
C2 verb
obfuscate
obscurcir, embrouiller, mystifier
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
C2 noun
obfuscation
obfuscation, confusion
Meaning
The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.
C1 noun
Obituary
nécrologie
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
A2 noun
object
objet
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
B2 noun
Objection
objection; désaccord; protestation;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
C1 adjective
Objectionable
objectionnable
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
B1 noun
objective
objectif
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.