Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
Sepulture
tombeau; sépulture;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
C2 adjective
sequacious
suiveur aveugle
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
B2 noun
Sequel
suite
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
C2 noun
sequela
séquelle
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
B2 noun
Sequence
séquence
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
C2 adjective
sequent
suivant
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
C1 verb
sequester
isoler, cacher
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
C2 verb
sequestrate
séquestrer
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
C2 noun
seraph
séraphin
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
C2 adjective
seraphic
angélique
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
C2 adjective
sere
sec
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
C1 adjective
serendipitous
chanceux et inattendu
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
C1 noun
serendipity
sérendipité
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
C1 adjective
serene
serein et paisible
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
C1 noun
serenity
sérénité
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
C2 noun
serfdom
servage
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
B2 noun
sergeant
sergent
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
C2 noun
sergeant-at-arms
sergent d'armes
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
C1 noun
sergeant-major
sergent-major
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
B2 adjective
Serial
série; consécutif
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
A2 noun
Series
série
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
A2 adjective
Serious
sérieux; grave; important;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
A2 adverb
seriously
sérieusement
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
B2 noun
Seriousness
sérieux; importance
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.