Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
Ruby
rubis
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
C1 noun
Ruck
pousser; foule désordonnée
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
C2 adjective
ruddy
rosé
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
A2 adjective
Rude
rude; impoli; manqué de civilité; dur
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
B1 adverb
Rudely
grossièrement
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
B2 noun
Rudeness
impolitesse
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
C1 noun
rudiment
rudiments
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
C1 adjective
Rudimentary
de base; élémentaire; sous-développé; dans les premiers stades du développement
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
C2 verb
rue
regretter
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
C1 adjective
rueful
attristé
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
C1 noun
Ruffian
vaurien; personne violente;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
C1 verb
ruffle
déranger, agacer
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
C1 adjective
Rugged
rugueux et irrégulier; avec une surface irrégulière; fort et robuste
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
B2 verb
ruin
ruiner
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
A2 noun
rule
règle
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
A2 noun
ruler
dirigeant; règle
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
A2 noun
rules
règles
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
B1 noun
rules and regulations
règles et règlements
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
B2 noun
ruling
arrêt
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
B2 verb
rumble
bonheur
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
C2 noun
ruminant
ruminant
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
C1 verb
ruminate
ruminer, réfléchir profondément
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
C1 verb
rummage
fouiller de manière désordonnée
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
B2 noun
rumor
rumeur
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.