Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
pace
rythme
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
C2 noun
pachyderm
grand mammifère à peau épaisse
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
B1 noun
Pacific Ocean
Océan Pacifique
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
C1 noun
pacifist
pacifiste
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
C1 verb
pacify
pacifier
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
A2 verb,noun
pack
emballer
Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
A2 noun
package
paquet
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
B1 noun
packet
paquet
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
C1 noun
Pact
pacte; accord
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
B2 noun
pad
bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
B2 noun
padding
rembourrage / matelassage
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
C1 noun
paddock
champ clos pour chevaux ou autres animaux
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
B2 noun
Paddy
riz non transformé; champ de riz
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
C2 noun
padre
prêtre
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
C2 noun
paean
hymne de louange
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
C1 noun
Pagan
païen
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
A1 noun
page
page
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
C1 noun
pageant
concours de beauté
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
A2 noun
Pain
douleur; souffrance physique ou détresse émotionnelle
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
B1 adjective
painful
douloureux
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
B2 adjective
painless
sans douleur
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
C1 adjective
painstaking
avec soin
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
A1 verb
paint
peindre
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
A2 noun
Painter
peintre
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.