Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
protract
prolonger
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
C1 adjective
protracted
prolongé, long, étendu
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Example
The negotiations were protracted over months.
C1 verb
protrude
dépasser
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
C1 noun
protrusion
saillie
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
C2 noun
protuberance
protubérance
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
C2 adjective
protuberant
proéminent
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
C2 verb
protuberate
gonfler
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
A2 adjective
Proud
fier
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
B1 adverb
proudly
fièrement
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
A2 verb
prove
prouver
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
C1 noun
provenance
provenance
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
C2 noun
provender
fourrage pour le bétail
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
C1 noun
Proverb
bonheur
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
A2 verb
provide
fournir
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
B1 verb
provided
fourni
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
C1 noun
providence
providence divine
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
C2 adjective
provident
prévoyant
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
C2 adjective
providential
providentiel
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
B2 noun
provider
fournisseur
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
B2 noun
province
province
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
C1 adjective
provincial
provincial
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
B2 noun
Provision
provision
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
B2 adjective
Provisional
provisoire
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
B2 noun
provisions
dispositions
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.