Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
offense
infraction
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
B2 adjective
Offensive
offensant; insultant; agressif
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
A2 verb
offer
offrir
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
B2 noun
offering
offre
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
C2 noun
offertory
offrande
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
C1 adjective/adverb
offhand
sans réflexion
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
A2 noun
office
bureau
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
B1 noun
officer
officier
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
B1 adjective
official
officiel
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
B2 adverb
officially
officiellement
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
C1 verb
officiate
officier
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
C2 adjective
officious
médicule
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
C2 adjective
offish
distant
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
C1 verb
offset
compenser
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
C1 noun
offshoot
dérivé
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
C1 noun
offspring
progéniture
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
A1 adverb
often
souvent
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
C2 verb
ogle
regarder avec désir
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
C2 noun
ogre
ogre
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
A1 interjection
oh
Oh
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
A2 noun
Oil
huile
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
C2 noun
Oilman
pétrolier
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
B2 adjective
Oily
huileux; recouvert d'huile; gras
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
C1 noun
ointment
onguent
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.